Chapter 52

Olivia got up from the couch and looked at Holly from afar. She tried to squeeze out a smile but to no avail.

Holly went over to her and hugged her silently.

After a while, she said, "Grandma, you have leg pain. Remember to eat your calcium supplements every day. You have to get more sunlight in the winter.

"Don't stay under the air conditioner or overeat watermelon in the summer. Your stomach's weak. You shouldn't eat too many cold foods."

Olivia suddenly understood everything after hearing what Holly said. Tears began streaming down her face.

She wrapped her arms around Holly tightly. "Holly, oh, Holly, please stay. Please stay here, okay?"

Holly was saddened. She sobbed and said, "Grandma, I… I've made up my mind."

Olivia started to cry inconsolably. She hugged Holly even tighter. "Holly, our family has let you down. We've let you down. I don't want you to leave!"

Holly felt as if she had been stabbed in the chest. "Thanks for everything you've done for me in the past thre