His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

Chapter 8

“You never brought a girl with you, I don’t want to push you too hard, but I don’t want you to miss a good girl. I like Nola a lot. The Grayson family needs a sensible, innocent, and kind daughter–in–law. Her ability is not the key point. I’ll be happy for you if you meet someone you love.”

“Grandma, you overthought it.”

“I don’t know how long I still have. It’s my only wish to see you find the woman who can keep you company for the rest of your life!” Old Mrs. Grayson couldn’t help but cough. Elvis immediately patted her back with a frown.

“Sensible, innocent, and kind? Her acting skills are not bad. Grandma is easily deceived by her, thought Elvis.

“Grandma, you’ve just known her for a couple of hours. It’s too decisive to judge what kind of person she is.”

“I’ve been there. I trust my gut. You are free to make your decisions. I just think… it’s time for you to get married.”

Getting out of the ward, Elvis glanced at the girl trembling in the corridor. He only noticed now that she was still in a flimsy dress in early winter.

Yet he didn’t show any pity for her. As an adult, she should put on more clothing when the temperature gets lower. And she made his grandmother like her so soon, which proved that Nola was not an unsophisticated girl. Elvis passed by Nola with a cold face and said to her, “Let’s go.

Nola followed him but said nothing.

She had shown her ability to Elvis, and she should leave more space for him to think it over.

None of them spoke in the RV, and the silence and suppression aura once again filled the RV. Sitting beside Elvis, Nola could clearly feel his cold vibe.

she could go, but she told the driver, “Please stop at the square ahead. Mr. Grayson, hope you can take serious consideration of the

before she got out of the car. It was her only chance, though she wasn’t sure if she would make it.

the car galloping away, she took a few cold breaths in the wind and sneezed twice. She had done everything she could. If she still couldn’t

she’d never yield to her family!

with

family. Before she got the feedback from Elvis, she could only lodge at her best friend’s. Returning from work at this late hour, Linda saw a familiar figure standing outside her

forced a smile

still claimed that she wasn’t cold. Linda’s eyes suddenly turned red hearing what Nola

God was unfair. Nola was such a kind girl, but why

to stay at your place for some

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Chapter 8

foot. She saved the cab fees and bought the Chocolate Bread Pudding.

house, Nola felt better, even if without heating. Linda took

asked Nola with her eyes red. Nola gave Linda a bright smile and said in a proud tone what she

Linda was totally amazed, and she sighed, “Sis, you are amazing! But

have another choice.”

are his daughter! How could he do this to you?!” After learning about the whole story, Linda eventually understood why Nola made

she would never have had the

But it’s not sure if you’ll meet a good buyer.”

enjoy the sweet dessert. She said to Linda, “I’ll treat you to the best dishes in the world when I