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

There's no way I

“Sure, Grandma," Effie replied.

and said, "Grandma, let me check on you see how

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 an

thinking that Grandma's words

to help. Effie and I are old classmates-it's the least

won't keep you any longer, Dr. Morgan. Goodbye!"

hasty retreat, feeling

would give him a head start with Effie, but the

to linger

gone, Grandma remarked, "That Dr. Morgan does seem like a good sort. The other day, when the nurse

not quite

"Granger's a nice

"At my age, I've

quietly,

some reason, Grandma's words sounded just a little