Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 199

"Is that Dr. Morgan?" Grandma's gentle voice floated from the room.

Granger, eager to make a good impression, plastered on his best smile and hurried over.

He figured, sure, Effie might be keeping him at arm's length, but at least her grandmother liked him.

If he could win over the family, clear the obstacles, then maybe just maybe-he and Effie would finally have a chance.

"Oh dear, child, slow down-watch out, don't..."

Granger stopped short, his eyes widening at the mountain of gifts stacked around the hospital room.

"It's okay, Grandma, I'm being careful. I won't trip," he said, tiptoeing forward, determined not to embarrass himself in front of her.

Grandma glanced at him with a twinkle. "I'm not worried about you, dear. I just don't want you to knock over all these gifts my in-laws brought me."

Granger's smile faltered for a split second. Wait-so he was just flattering himself, thinking Grandma was worried about him?

did

these things over. There's no way I can finish it all. Why don't you take

“Sure, Grandma," Effie replied.

floored, but he forced a smile and said, "Grandma, let me check on

are quite impressive. And you're such a handsome young

Grandma's words were a masterclass in backhanded

happy to help. Effie and I are

won't keep you any longer, Dr. Morgan. Goodbye!" Grandma said with a sweet

hasty retreat,

thought that being close to the family would give him a head start with

to linger a second

Dr. Morgan does seem like a good sort. The other day, when the nurse wheeled me

not quite sure

hand. "Granger's a nice boy, but you've

gentle squeeze. "At my age, I've realized there's nothing more important than your

asked quietly, "Effie,

heart. For some reason,