"Why are you doing all this?" She asked, staring at his face. "This isn't just some normal thing you could..."
She suddenly stopped herself halfway and then simply looked away.
A moment later, he started the car and drove onto the road. Silence filled the space between them for a long time before she spoke again.
"You paid his hospital bills… and even started visiting him at home." Her voice was calm, but stern. "When did you become that sympathetic?"
Adrian said nothing as he took a turn on the asphalt.
After a brief hesitation, she spoke again. "I know you're not someone who can just do something for free. But my grandfather… he's the only thing in my life I don't joke with. I don't want him to be part of whatever game you're playing."
"You should be thanking me," Adrian said suddenly, chuckling at her words.
She looked up at him.
"You have a strange way of showing gratitude. Most people say 'thank you' instead of searching for motives." He added.
