That night, the small town—usually bathed in golden evening light—was overcast. Heavy gray clouds hung low, like an omen of something terrible.

A servant ran into the sitting room, breathless. “Miss... your grandmother... she suddenly fell ill. The doctor said... it might be...” His voice trembled. He couldn’t finish the sentence. It was as if time stopped.

The teacup in your hand dropped and shattered. You stood frozen, then your body began to tremble. “What...?” your voice was barely audible. “Grandmother… she…”

Another servant stepped forward. “We’ll prepare the carriage. We’ll leave at once—”

“No!!” you suddenly screamed, your breath ragged. “Why... why are you only telling me this now!? Why not earlier?!”

Panic took over. Your breathing became erratic. Your steps faltered. The servants tried to calm you down, but your body resisted. You pushed their hands away. “DON’T TOUCH ME!!”

Your sobs broke free, uncontrollable. You collapsed to your knees on the marble floor, clutching your chest, which felt like it was about to explode. “She’s the only family I have left…”

The servants began to panic. They looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

And then— The large door opened with a heavy sound.

Eiser stood at the threshold. His gaze was sharp, his face calm but cold. He scanned the room for a moment, then spoke in a tone that brooked no argument: “Leave.”

Everyone instantly stepped back. One by one, the servants exited the room.

You didn’t even notice when he stepped closer.

You didn’t lift your head when Eiser knelt in front of you. But then, his large hand gently touched your cheek.

“That’s enough…” he whispered softly. “You don’t have to carry this alone.”

You slowly looked up, your eyes filled with tears. “I’m scared… I’m scared of losing her…”

Without hesitation, Eiser pulled you into his arms. “I know… but you’re not alone. I’m here.”

For the first time, you didn’t resist your tears. You allowed yourself to fall—into his chest, into his embrace. In that silence, only the sound of your sobs and his steady heartbeat could be heard.

Eiser’s arms wrapped around you, shielding you as if the world could collapse at any moment—but you would remain safe.

Minutes passed. When your sobs finally began to fade, he gently brushed your hair back.

“I’ve already prepared the car. We’re going to the hospital. Now.”

You only nodded. No strength left to speak. But you knew one thing:

On the day you nearly fell apart… he came. And he saved you.