Chapter 99

Nancy nodded, then said sadly, "Zay has had such a hard life. I'm so grateful you gave him a home. I have been wanting to meet you for a long time and asked him to bring you to see me. "I thought, if he chose you, you must be someone special. However, he said you were resting and couldn't come out, so I let it go. "However, two years ago, I got very sick and was afraid I wouldn't have the chance to see you. I insisted that he bring you to me…" I looked down, tears streaming down my face. Nancy really just wanted to see her granddaughter-in-law for once, and yet I had mocked her. I truly was awful! The overwhelming guilt I felt nearly suffocated me. Through my sobs, I said, "I'm sorry, Grandma. I'm really sorry." "Oh, you silly child," Nancy said. "I'm not blaming you. I'm sure you had your reasons that stopped you from visiting me." She patted my hand gently, saying, "Even though I didn't get to see you that day, my condition improved. Zay said you were sick and couldn't come.