582 Ignorance is Bliss

The room was silent, just as Grandma said those words. 

"Grandma," June quietly said, feeling like his heart dropped to his feet. "This isn't something to joke about." 

Grandma continued to smile as she squeezed June's hand. 

"The world is already so serious. Let me put some humor in the things that are supposed to make us feel miserable," she said. 

June sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. 

"You've known since February, Grandma," June said, gesturing to the piece of paper on the bed. "How come you didn't tell anybody?"

"Because I know that it was already too late when I found out," she responded. Grandma then glanced at Dr. Oh. "Isn't that right, doctor?"