A Second Chance at Love (Millionaire Romance)

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Nina opened the door to her grandmother's room. She saw her drinking water out of a plastic cup that most hospitals provide to their patients.

Nina smiled when she saw her grandmother's eyes light up at seeing her. She had talked to her grandmother's nurse, and she told Nina that her grandmother was in stable condition and that they would release her in three more days.

The doctor had mentioned another chemotherapy procedure, but her grandmother had refused. Just like she had told Nina, she told the doctor that she didn't want to keep doing chemo. She wanted to be at home surrounded by her loved ones when she dies.

Nina walked over and sat down in the chair in front of the bed.

Nina wanted to bring up the situation of her moving in with her and Tristan. Even though she was speaking to Tristan, and she understood it was silly, she didn't think he would mind. He hadn't removed the offer from the table.

"How are you feeling grandma?" she asked.

"I'm fine. I hate this hospital food," she said, grimacing.

Nina chuckled.

"How about this? I'll cook for you once you get released," she said, placing the cup on the table.

Grandma smiled.

"You can't cook."

Nina pouted but her lips were turning into a smile.

"I can too. I cook what I like to eat."

"Alright, fine. Impress me with your cooking skills."

"How does meatloaf sound?" she asked, when the nurse with long blonde hair and green eyes came in to check her grandmother's vitals.

Her grandmother let the woman take her vitals and leave before switching her attention back to Nina.

"That sounds good. I want cheese potatoes too," she said, smile widening.

"Yes, your majesty," she said, causing both of them to laugh.

"Hey," a feminine voice said.

The laughter stopped when they both glanced away from each other to see Nina's mother standing by the door.

Nina frowned when she saw her mother step further into the room. The last time she saw her she was begging her for money and she was sickly looking.

Upon closer inspection, her mother's skin looked healthy and she had gained her weight back since she saw her last. She had the same dark skin tone as Nina and her hair fell down in waves to her shoulders.

Nina was angry that it had taken her this long to show up.

"Shanice is that you," Grandma said.

Shanice ran over to grandma and grabbed her hand. Tears pooled in her eyes and slid down her face. Nina rolled her eyes at her mother's emotional display. Nina was used to her emotional manipulation. Nina understood her mother only cared about herself and no one else.

"I see you finally decided to show up," Nina said, staring at her with cold eyes.

Shanice glanced at Nina.

"I came as soon as I could. I had to take care of somethings," she said, looking from Nina to Grandma.

Nina ground her teeth as she continued to stare at her mother who had never been a mother in her eyes.

"What's more important than your own mother being in the hospital?"

"Nina, it's okay. I'm happy she's here now," Grandma said, smiling at Shanice.