Chapter 100  Chapter 100  Grandma had just managed to stop crying, but as soon as I brought it up, the tears flowed again, streaming down her face. I realized too late that while I’d come to terms with my own death, I hadn’t considered how my family, especially Grandma, was handling it. She’d only just learned the news, and her heart was far from settled. The thought of me being gone tore her apart.  Seeing her cry, Marian was quick to step in, gently wiping Grandma’s tears with a tissue. “Oh, please don’t cry. You’ve got to keep your strength up for when Amanda comes back, right? If you break down like this every day, it won’t be good for you.”  Poor Grandma was so heavy with sorrow, looking in my direction, knowing that no amount of tears would bring her granddaughter back. I had planned to take care of her in her old age, but life had other plans. Who would have thought she’d have to bury me?  Nicole walked away with a cold smirk, confident that Grandma’s daily tears would soon break her spirit. I stayed by Grandma’s side, comforting her until she finally calmed down.  “Grandma, even though I’m gone, I’m still here with you in a different way. I don’t need food or water anymore, and no one can hurt me ow. I’m okay,” I reassured her. “I did feel a bit lonely before because I couldn’t talk to you all, but now I can keep you company. It’s not so bad, right?”  “If you ever get bored, I can even dance for you,” I added, twirling in the sunlight, just like I did during my first Christmas dance performance when I was little. Grandma’s mood brightened, and Marian watched in awe at how quickly her spirits lifted.  “Grandma, stick to the treatment and get better soon. You’re my last hope now. Only you can tell the world about what happened to me.” Grandma blinked, agreeing with my plan.  Soon after, Marian noticed Grandma had wet the bed. Though she couldn’t speak, her eyes were full of embarrassment. She was strong all her life, so this was a difficult moment for her. But Marian wasn’t bothered. After all, she was just an orphan whom Grandma had taken in, and they shared a close bond.  “Mrs. Kennedy, it’s alright. I’ve been by your side for years, and I don’t mind at all,” Marian said as she gently cleaned up and made sure Grandma was comfortable, using plenty of water to prevent any sores.  Marian closed the door and whispered softly to Grandma, “I came to look after you, Mrs. Kennedy. I know this hospital visit wasn’t just an accident. Nicole is trouble. She got me out of the way, and then you ended up here. Everyone knows you can’t stand her, she must have pulled something shady.”  Hearing Marian’s words made me feel a bit better. See, anyone with sense would suspect Nicole, too.  Marian sighed, “It’s on me for not getting here sooner. I let her get to you. No one in the family believes me because I’m just a servant, but’ll stand by you. I won’t let her hurt you again. I had a quiet chat with the doctor. It’s just some temporary clotting in your head from getting too worked up. You’ll get better gradually.”  Grandma’s eyes lit up with determination. The moment she recovered, she’d expose Nicole’s true colors to everyone and spread the news of my death!