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?

on, did she

mother-in-law is far too generous, sending all these things over. There's no way I can finish it all. Why don't you take some home

“Sure, Grandma," Effie replied.

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

attending physician come by earlier? Still, I have to say, Dr. Morgan, your skills are quite impressive. And you're such a handsome young man surely an excellent doctor, right? With all those patients needing you, and you still take time to check in on

thinking that Grandma's words were a

"It's nothing, really. Just happy to help. Effie and I are old classmates-it's the least

any longer, Dr. Morgan. Goodbye!" Grandma said

hasty retreat,

to the family would give him a head start with Effie, but the old

too embarrassed to linger a

other day, when the nurse wheeled me out for some

her a puzzled look, not quite sure where

the look and patted Effie's hand. "Granger's a nice boy,

a gentle squeeze. "At my age,

paused, then asked quietly, "Effie, are you happy

For some reason, Grandma's words sounded just a