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 is stabilized and she will wake up

doctor was surprised to

Katherine performing acupuncture, he was already in awe

she spoke now only surprised him even more. Even so, the doctor still performed a check-up on Jennifer to make sure

stop him when he approached Jennifer and checked the elderly

moment, the doctor gasped in surprise. "What amazing

didn't get any answer from Katherine. Her eyes were half-closed and she looked utterly

her in such a condition,

he shifted his gaze to Jeremy. The latter immediately took the hint and

the pair. She put her small hands around Katherine's hand. A sad frown appeared on

you okay? When will Great-grandma

her daughter's direction. Her pale lips parted and she whispered, "Don't be afraid. I'm fine. And Great-grandma is going to be fine

doubtful, Noah sniffled and nodded, even though her

worry. Knowing Katherine was exhausted after the acupuncture, he carried her in his arms without

was caught off guard by his sudden movement, her mind went blank

"W-What are you doing?"

explaining in a

don't have to. I'm fine. I'm more

about you. Grandma will be fine since you performed acupuncture on her yourself. I'll take care of her, so you should take a break. I promise you that I'll immediately wake you up

a mumble, showing a hint of resignation

time, Katherine only hesitated for a moment before she finally nodded. Bracing her

door with steady steps. After putting her on

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

join her, he carried the

without protest. However, concern

be alright, won't she,

nodded quietly as determination and tenderness escaped

good. She's just a little exhausted and needs rest. Noah, you should sleep too. Great-grandma might just

fingers around the blanket, her voice betraying her uncertainty as she croaked,