Chapter 36

AURORA. The hospital room was dimly lit, and the quiet hum of medical equipment filled the air as I sat by my grandmother's bedside. Tubes and monitors surrounded the small figure on the bed, a stark reminder of the gravity of Abuela’s condition. She looked better than when I’d seen her in Mexico a couple of days ago, and even though the doctor had assured me that she was fine and recuperating quickly, it still did not ease the tension that had curled and grown inside me. I wanted to see her walking around with a smile on her face. Only then would I feel better. Winter and Lola had left a while ago, leaving just me and Abuela alone in the hospital. We had not had a chance to speak about Thane’s visit earlier today, but given the manner with which her wise eyes fixed on me with a depth of understanding that always left me feeling vulnerable, I knew she had a lot to say. Thane must obviously have kept our divorce to himself judging by how peaceful the room had been. Trust my Abuela t