Holding Gregory's hand, I began to devour the deliciously aromatic dumplings he had made just for me.
As he fed me, Gregory laid down the law, âThe doctor said you need to rest up properly. Once you're out of here, you're staying home with Ramona. If you can't reach me, donât go wandering off anywhere.â
I nodded.
The storm was far from over.
For now, there was nothing I could do except try not to be a burden on Gregory.
I looked up into his red-rimmed eyes, âWhy havenât you been answering my calls today?â
âBeen so busy, I didnât even have a moment to call you back.â
Hearing this, Gregory instinctively started to explain, but I sighed, âSo, youâve been too swamped to even grab a bite?â
A smile played at the corners of Gregory's mouth. âHere I thought you were gearing up to give me a hard time. Turns out youâre just worried about me?â
I snatched the soup spoon from him and fed him a dumpling before responding, âWhy would I start a fight?â
âI care more about your health than anything else.â
Gregory swallowed the dumpling and raised an eyebrow suggestively, âDonât worry, this body of mine will keep you happy for a long time.â
Somehow, the word 'happy' sounded so odd coming from him.
I gave him a sideways glance, unable to help myself, âWhatâs going on with the Ford Group? Whatâs Klein thrown your way this time?â
Gregory put down the dumpling, took a napkin, and gently wiped the corner of my mouth, âYou donât need to worry about that right now. Just trust me, as always.â
âIf he really pushes me too far, then...â
I quickly covered Gregoryâs mouth, âDonât talk nonsense.â
Given the escalating tension and rift between him and Klein, whatever he was about to say couldn't be good.
His inability to answer the phone today was likely Klein's doing as well.
âYou know we need to be mindful of prenatal influences, right?â
âI know.â
Gregory, resigned, continued to feed me dumplings, but I stopped him, âI can eat by myself, you should eat too.â
But Gregory insisted.
I smiled at him, âThanks to this little one, even Klein has stooped to serve.â
Gregory gave me a sidelong glance and chuckled, âWhen have I not looked after you?â
...
It was hard to ignore the double entendre.
My cheeks heated up, and I quickly changed the subject, âI might not be worrying, but you could at least tell me what's happened?â
A shadow passed over Gregory's eyes, âJust dealing with a mole, thatâs all.â
âWhy does it always seem like whenever thereâs trouble on my end, the Ford Group is also...â
âSmart girl.â
Gregory praised me, though his eyes darkened.
I suddenly understood, âDoes this have something to do with Klein and Pearl kidnapping Ramona?â
Gregory nodded, âThe head of the city hospital is an acquaintance of his.â
...
After finishing our meal, Gregory stepped out to take a call, giving me the chance to check on Ramona.
Knowing Iâd be anxious about her, Gregory had arranged for Ramonaâs room to be next to mine.
Ramona was still asleep when I approached, intending to tuck her in more comfortably, but then she grabbed my hand, murmuring something under her breath.
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ï¤Chapter 595 His Charming Wife ï¤Chapter 10 Dominant Boss: Call Me Hubby, My Dear ï¤Chapter 250 Finn Shows up Amidst Many Obstructions I leaned in closer.
âLily, my Lily...â
Hearing her say my name, I gripped her hand back, gently reassuring her, âGrandma, Iâm here, Iâm right here,â
Suddenly, her eyes snapped open.
âGrandma, youâre awake? Are you thirsty? Iâll get you some water.â
As I went to pull away to pour her a glass of water, she was quicker, briskly shaking off my hand.
I was taken aback, âGrandma...?â