Chapter 180

Effie knelt beside her grandmother, her hands trembling as she gripped the old woman's wrinkled fingers. “Grandma, please don't move. We're taking you to the hospital right away."

When she looked up, she saw Lyman already on the phone, calling for an ambulance.

Given her grandmother's age, neither of them dared to move her on their own. It was safer to wait for the paramedics and let the professionals handle it.

The ambulance arrived quickly, doctors in tow. Effie's grandmother was rushed to the hospital without delay.

As the doors to the emergency room swung closed behind her grandmother, Effie felt her heart twist with anxiety.

Lyman tried to comfort her. "She's tough, Effie. She'll pull through. Don't worry."

Effie nodded, guilt gnawing at her. She couldn't shake the feeling that she should have taken better care of her grandmother.

worry, Lyman said gently, "When she's better, let's have her come live with us. That way, we can

sighed softly. "Grandma's so stubborn,

grandmother always refused. With her best

still doesn't want to move, I can hire

With Lyman by her

ease.

off. The doctor emerged, pulling off his mask. "Your grandmother has a fractured ankle," he explained. "We've put it in a cast, but because of her age, healing might take a while. She'll need to stay in

doctor," Effie

transferred to a private suite the hospital's best, quiet and comfortable, perfect for her to recuperate

fine," she insisted. "It's just a twisted ankle. I'll be back on my feet in

hated the idea of being a

say that? You scared me half to death! Promise me you'll be more careful from now

right, Grandma. You really gave us a fright. After you're discharged, why don't you come stay with us for

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