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 she say

your 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 and share with the

“Sure, Grandma," Effie replied.

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

say, Dr. Morgan, your skills are quite impressive. And you're such a handsome young man surely an excellent doctor, right? With all those

words

to help. Effie and I are

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

a hasty retreat,

a head start with Effie, but the old lady saw right through him and delivered a gentle

to

a good sort. The other day, when

her a puzzled look, not quite sure where

hand. "Granger's a nice boy, but you've found someone even better,

gave Effie's hand a gentle squeeze. "At my age, I've

asked quietly, "Effie, are you happy

heart. For some reason, Grandma's words