Bella squeezed Grandpa's hand even harder, nodded solemnly, and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa. I’ll remember everything you say!"

Grandpa was trying so hard to speak. He can barely move the corner of his mouth.

He turned his eyes to Tom and Helen, who were standing on the edge of the bed. They stepped forward, frowning, and whispered, "Dad."

"You two have always been very ambitious, but you should take more rest. You're human beings, you're flesh and blood, not machines. Don't run 24 hours a day, understand?"

Helen, with tears in her eyes, nodded and said, "Dad, we'll remember that. We'll try to rest more."

Grandpa smiled and his pale...