Gabriella's POV

Grandma’s face fell again, her lips trembling as she let out a shaky breath.

“I… I missed the wedding,” she whispered, her eyes filling with disappointment.

My chest tightened instantly. Guilt stabbed at me, sharp and unrelenting. I reached out and gently held her hand, squeezing it like I could take her sadness away.

“Grandma, please don’t be sad. You need to focus on getting better, okay?” I said softly, my throat tightening.

Before I could say anything else, ...