ADLEY

Grandpa made me promise not to disclose his condition, even to Mykel, and I had to respect his wish.

“Are you staying for the night?” He was already in his bed after his dialysis. I was grateful he didn’t develop hypotension or low blood pressure during the treatment, which was a common side effect, according to his doctor.

I smiled in assurance. “I’m not going anywhere, Grandpa. You should get some rest.”

“Have you talked to Mykel?”

“Yeah, when I was in my room.” My ...