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Eva’s mind wandered as the driver reminded her of the visit to Granny Blackwood. She hadn’t realized how fast time had passed. The weight of the past few days, her strained marriage, and the increasing distance between her and Adrian weighed heavily on her. Even the thought of the upcoming divorce, something she felt was inevitable, couldn’t offer her much relief.
She had thought about it countless times, but a part of her couldn’t help but feel conflicted. As she mentally prepared for the end of her marriage, she knew it would be difficult. But perhaps it was the right choice—Adrian would be able to fulfill his promise to Vivian, and Vivian seemed to be everything she wasn’t: gentler, kinder, and with a better family background. Surely, her grandmother would prefer Vivian over her, wouldn’t she?
The driver’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts as he mentioned the upcoming visit to Granny Blackwood. Eva, who had been detached and quiet, instinctively declined the idea of contacting Adrian. She didn’t need to involve him today—he had his own life, his own problems.
When Eva arrived at the nursing home, she was greeted warmly by the caregiver. The mention that Granny Blackwood had been waiting for her brought a rare smile to Eva’s lips, despite everything on her mind. Her grandmother’s unwavering love and care always seemed to comfort her, but today, there was something about Granny’s tone and attention that stood out more than usual.
“How has her mood been lately? Is she okay?” Eva asked, concern deepening in her voice. Granny Blackwood was in her advanced years, and any small change could be significant. She always worried about her grandmother’s well-being, even as the burden of her own life seemed to weigh her down.
The caregiver reassured her that Granny’s mood had been stable and her physical health remained relatively unchanged, though Eva couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. She insisted on checking further, especially her grandmother’s sleep and meals, before heading to her room.
Granny Blackwood’s room was quiet when Eva entered, but the change in her grandmother’s demeanor was immediate. The warmth in her eyes was unmistakable, a reflection of her happiness to see Eva. Eva’s heart ached slightly at the sight of her, knowing that, while her grandmother may be aging, her love for her never faded.
Granny Blackwood’s delight in Eva’s presence was clear. Yet, when she took Eva’s hand, her smile faltered. The sudden concern in her expression took Eva by surprise.
“Why are your hands so cold? Are you not wearing enough clothes?” Granny Blackwood chided her gently, always fussing over Eva’s well-being, no matter her age.
Before Eva could respond, her grandmother continued, “You’re naturally weak and afraid of the cold. Why hasn’t Adrian taken better care of you in this weather?”
Eva’s chest tightened at the mention of Adrian. She didn’t know how to respond to that. The marriage that once seemed full of potential now felt like a hollow shell, and she wasn’t sure how much longer she could pretend it was still working.
But then, Granny Blackwood’s tone shifted slightly, a flicker of realization in her eyes. “Speaking of which, where is he?”
Eva paused, her heart sinking as she tried to keep her emotions in check. “He… couldn’t make it today,” she said softly, the words tasting bitter on her tongue.
Granny Blackwood’s brow furrowed, and a hint of concern crept into her expression. She didn’t press further, but Eva could feel her gaze linger on her, as if sensing the distance between them both.
In this moment, the scene speaks volumes about Eva’s emotional state. Her grandmother’s love and concern for her are unwavering, but Eva is no longer sure about the life she’s leading. Her connection with Adrian seems to be falling apart, and it’s clear that even though her grandmother adores her, something deeper is shifting in Eva’s life. Granny’s question about Adrian reflects the growing distance in Eva’s relationship, and though Eva tries to hide it, her responses give way to the unspoken tension between them.
