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 say

then, Grandma turned to Effie. "Effie, your mother-in-law is far too generous, sending all these things over. There's

“Sure, Grandma," Effie replied.

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

help thinking that Grandma's words

nothing, really. Just happy to help. Effie and I

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

hasty retreat, feeling

close to the family would give him a head start with Effie, but the old lady saw right

too embarrassed to linger a

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

shot her a puzzled look, not quite sure where

"Granger's a

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

asked quietly, "Effie, are you

tightness gripped Effie's heart. For some reason, Grandma's words sounded just a little