Third Great-Uncle, however, hadn't come with them. After being publicly humiliated by Timothy Sterling, he had stormed out of the hospital.
Aurora Sterling stood at the door for a moment. She was the last one to enter.
Bernard Sterling and her great-uncle thought Aurora was afraid, so the great-uncle said in a fairly gentle tone, "Don't be afraid, Aurora. That's your grandmother."
Aurora Sterling didn't respond to Bernard Sterling or her great-uncle. She walked straight in, slowly approaching Mrs. Sterling's body.
The woman who, not long ago, had shared a meal with her at the same table. The woman who had cared for her with all her heart. The woman who would have turned against the world for her. The woman who had told her to live well.
Bernard Sterling and her great-uncle sighed but didn't blame Aurora for ignoring them.
Aurora Sterling walked to Mrs. Sterling's side and looked down at the deathly pale face, as if she could still hear her speaking, still see her smile.
