A Replacement Bride

Chapter 264

Once the eyesore got thrown out of the ward, Joaquin immediately rushed to Jennifer's side and expressed his concern with a frown. "How's Grandma?"

Pursing her lips, Katherine didn't give him the answer he was expecting. "Give me a hand. Help me get Grandma to bed."

He did as told without wasting time.

Once he put Jennifer on the bed, Katherine opened her needle pouch and performed acupuncture on Jennifer with her utmost attention.

After a while, Jeremy hurriedly returned to the room.

"Mr. Levisay, I've thrown the old h*g out. She won't be able to sneak past the security guards outside. I've also alerted the doctor."

However, Jeremy only received a displeased glance from Joaquin.

He instantly took the hint and cut his words short. He grabbed the doctor, who was walking over to check on Jennifer, by the arm and stopped him in his tracks.

They began to lose track of time while Katherine's forehead started to bead with sweat. Her hand was slippery with sweat, but her fingers didn't stop fiddling with the needles.

She then took Jennifer's pulse one last time before she pulled out the needles.

After she pulled out the last needle, her body slightly wavered to the side. Her face paled and the blood drained from her lips.

Joaquin was worried about her and he reached out a hand to help steady her.

"How are you feeling? Are you alright? Do you want to take a break?"

Katherine shook her head at his concern. Even so, the frown between her brows remained as she raised a hand to wipe at the sweat on her forehead.

"Don't worry about me. It's just that I stood up too fast."

The visage of her forcing herself didn't ease Joaquin's worries. Therefore, he helped her to the chair on the side before he shot Jeremy a look. At that, Jeremy let go of the doctor's arm and allowed the other man to pass through.

Grandma

was surprised to hear

moment he entered the ward and saw Katherine performing acupuncture, he

now only surprised him even more. Even so, the doctor still performed a check-up

he approached Jennifer

a moment, the doctor gasped in surprise. "What amazing

get any answer from Katherine. Her eyes were half-closed and

such a

he shifted his gaze to Jeremy. The latter immediately took the hint and led the doctor out of

left that Noah, who had tears in her eyes, approached the pair. She put her small hands around Katherine's hand. A sad frown appeared on her pale face, indicating that

are you okay? When will Great-grandma wake

lips parted and she whispered, "Don't be afraid. I'm fine. And Great-grandma is going

even though her eyes were

Katherine was exhausted after the acupuncture, he carried her

guard by his sudden movement, her mind went blank for

"W-What are you doing?"

before explaining in a deep voice, "I'm taking you to rest

"You don't have to. I'm fine. I'm more worried

you performed acupuncture on her yourself. I'll take care of her, so you should take a break.

sentence was said in a mumble, showing a

finally nodded. Bracing her arms around Joaquin's

tightened his arms around her body and headed to the ward next door with steady steps. After putting her on the bed,

waiting beside Jennifer's bed when he returned to the young girl's ward. His expression softened

go to bed." Walking over to join her, he carried the girl in his arms and coaxed

neck without protest. However, concern was written

will be alright, won't

her gaze, he nodded quietly as determination and tenderness escaped

doctor said the same thing. Great-grandma looks good. She's just a little exhausted and needs rest. Noah, you should sleep too. Great-grandma might just wake up by

blanket, her voice betraying her