"Old Madam, it's time to take your medicine, Meroy came over with a small capful of medicine and a glass of warm water, reminding her in a low voice. She knew that Old Madam was just resting her eyes and she could hear whatever that was going on."

"Grandma Richards opened her slightly cloudy eyes and sighed, ""It's fine even if I don't take this medicine. I know I don't have much time left. However, I am still a little worried. I'm old and fine with death, but there are some things that I cannot let go of."""

She said it in sorrow. Tears were running down her face.

"Meroy,...