Chapter 68

Ash looked so out of place like he didn't know what to do or say as he shuffled from one feet to the other until at last he mumbled uncomfortably, "i'll just be outside." and then he too left, that leaves grandmother and Karl.

Grandmother sat at the edge of the bed and took Van’s hand, her calloused hands were a comfort to Van. Colour and health had since returned to the old woman’s face and Van couldn’t be more happy.

"Do not take to heart what your grandfather said dear, he's just as surprised as the rest of us." She coaxed. "Tell me dear who's the father?"

Van almost rolled her eyes. "Grandma the doctor didn't say I am pregnant."

"Is the doctor's suspicion unfounded?"

Van bit her lip, she wanted to deny it but she wasn’t so sure anymore. "I don't want to talk about it."

"Alright dear." grandmother sighed. "Get some rest we'll talk tomorrow after you get the test results."

After grandmother left, Van levelled Karl a pointed look when she noticed he