Chapter 0139

Sydney's POV

Grandma Doris smiled at Mark and mouthed, "Thank you."

Mark nodded, tight lipped. Then Grandme turned to me, "Where is Lucas? Did he come with you?"

"Yes," I answered quickly. I know Lucas was Itching to see her too. "He's waiting outside."

"Let him in, I would like to see him too," Doris croaked out weakly.

I rose to my feet and walked to the door. I opened the door and stuck my head. out like I had done when I came to call Mark. His elbows rested on his knee. and his head was in his hands. I wonder what he's thinking?

"Hey babe," I called softly and he sprang up from his position.

"Hey," he said breathlessly and rushed to the door. "How's she?"

"Well," I shrughged slightly, "She's still hanging in there." Then I relayed Grandma's message, "She wants to see you."

Lucas raised his brows and his mouth formed an O as if he hadn't expected to also be called in.

doorway. "Come on," I said and turned back to Doris' bed. The door made a soft click as he closed

Doris gazed and smiled at Lucas. As usual, she had a thick veil over

closer and held her hand. Lucas pressed his lips together and managed a smile. Mark and I took a step back, leaving both of

isn't the right question, but I don't know what else to say," Lucas said in a small voice thick with emotion and

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just stared at her until he realized that she wanted to touch him then he awkwardly lowered his face

palmed his cheeks, "You're such a sweet boy, Lucas.

me and tell him that Grandma would be fine

Her smile widened then it dimmed "ghtly that you could

the wetness on my cheeks. I stealthily flicked my

too bright smile as Doris gaze fell on me. There was a hint of a smile on her lips as it remained on me for barely a second before she looked back at Lucas. My smile faded when she wasn't looking

propose to Sydney

as he

back at Lucas, still smiling. "You look so surprised. No, Sydney didn't tell me.

slightly, "Yes, I

you find

she was referring to immediately.

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