When Love Breaks by Jack

Gregory had always been Ramona’s little enabler, but this time, he had changed his tune and started persuading me with logic and reason. “Ramona’s all by herself in the hospital, and you’re out of your mind with worry. Besides, we’re not far from Elmwood Villas. If anything happens, we can get her to the hospital in no time, or have the home care team swing by.”

“Ramona, just give us a moment, okay?”

I pulled Gregory out of the hospital room, shut the door behind us, and frowned. “Do you really think Ramona’s ready to be discharged?”

He looked down, his voice low. “Are you upset?”

“Not at all.”

I explained, “I’m just not sure if you’re indulging her to keep her happy, or if it’s genuinely okay for her to leave.”

“It’s a bit of both.”

Gregory nodded slightly. “Dr. Andrews came by a couple of days ago for Ramona’s final treatment. Staying in the hospital now isn’t really helping. Mr. Abdul can continue her acupuncture sessions at home.” Hearing this, I realized he truly believed it was feasible, making me waver in my decision.

returned from abroad, I noticed Ramona had aged quite a bit, and this recent

agreed. “Alright, then. Let’s let you play the

back into the

emerged, supporting a gleeful old lady

help but chuckle. “Starting to think

“That’s not possible.”

her head. “He, well, he’s

playful banter, and

home, she caught a glimpse of Gregory driving through the rearview mirror, then patted my hand, hinting at something beyond

you don’t have to worry too much about my health. I’m old and have lived a fulfilled life. My

on her matchmaking schemes, but now, uncertain about

which I quickly wiped away. “Ramona, I’ve only just returned

that marrying him will only make your life happier, far from the clutches of

“Don’t worry, Ramona.”