”I’m sorry about earlier. She must have been in her right state. ”

I said to Hugh while holding granny's hand. He is asleep again now. He did not speak and just look at me. I averted my eyes from her, still remembering the conversations she and my grandmother had had.

“You can go now. You can’t just stay in here. I can manage. I know you have a lot to do in Rockwell’s.”

I said without looking at him. I heard him sigh. He approached my seat and the space between the two of us was reduced a little.

"Call me when you need me." I nodded.

He held...