Wait a second! Wait a second! Wait a second! Kaden screamed inwardly, his voice echoing in his brain. However, the events in front of him were quickly spiraling out of control.
The old grandpa and his grandchild were in the midst of exchanging a heartwarming farewell. A poignant scene unfolded before him.
Tears streamed down the child's face, making her emerald eyes sparkle in the early morning light. She cradled Gerald's head in her lap, her voice choked as she spoke words of comfort and love.
"Grandpa, please, you can't leave me... not yet," she whimpered, her trembling hand brushing the old man's face. "You promised me... you said you would always be there..."
Gerald, his face pale and drawn, coughed weakly. But despite the obvious pain, a smile curled at the corner of his lips. "I... I'm sorry, dear... I... I'm so tired..."
"N-No, grandpa! Stay with me! I... I need you… I will be all alone," the child sobbed, her voice barely a whisper.
