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

is far too generous, sending all these things over. There's no way I can finish it all. Why don't

“Sure, Grandma," Effie replied.

forced a smile and said, "Grandma, let

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

thinking that Grandma's words were a masterclass in

Just happy to help. Effie and I are old

won't keep you any longer, Dr. Morgan.

a hasty retreat, feeling utterly

give him a head start with Effie, but the old lady saw

was too embarrassed to linger

like a good sort. The other day, when

her a puzzled look, not quite sure where this

and patted Effie's hand. "Granger's a nice boy, but you've found someone even better, haven't

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

quietly, "Effie, are

heart. For some reason, Grandma's words sounded just