Richard reached out to wipe away my tears. "Don't cry. I promise you, Grandpa will be alright."

"Where's Susan?" I dodged his hand, and my voice trembled as I asked.

Grandpa collapsed while he was with Susan; why wasn't she here?

Just as I asked, the sound of high heels echoed down the hallway, hurried and chaotic. Susan rushed in, looking pale and flustered. "Richard, is Grandpa okay? It was hard to get a taxi from the old mansion, I am sorry I was late..."

I cut her ...