Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Chapter 108

Jennifer had been shouldering the blame for more than her fair share.

At the dinner table, she served Mary some vegetable salad with the serving tongs.

Mary’s appetite had been waning, but she didn’t let it show in front of them. She tasted a bit of the tenderly braised fish, nodding in approval. “This fish is nice. Give some to our Anne, too.”

So, Jennifer obliged, serving some to Leanne.

Leanne responded politely, “Thank you, Mrs. Richardson.”

Mary’s hearing was as sharp as ever, her response quick, “Why have we moved on to formalities now?”

There was a palpable pause at the table, all with varying expressions.

Mary glanced around, and her displeasure was evident. “What’s with all these faces?”

Jennifer put down her utensils, ready to spill the beans. “Mary, the truth is, Curtis and Leanne…”

“Cough! Cough!” Mary suddenly erupted into a fit of cough. It was so severe that Leanne. immediately rose to pat her back gently.

After a moment, the coughing subsided, and Mary seemed to have expelled all her vitality, appearing extremely weak.

“I can’t go on much longer… can’t even enjoy a meal. Don’t know how many days I’ve got left.”

When even eating became a challenge, it was a sign that the Grim Reaper was lurking nearby.

Tears welled up in Leanne’s eyes. “Don’t be silly. We’ll take it slow. How about I get your some fish soup?”

Mary couldn’t stomach a

After a beat, Maddox said solemnly, “Let’s get Mom back to her room to chill out.”

to her room, where she clutched Leanne’s hand. “Stay the night, dear.

hand, Leanne nodded.

this world who genuinely cared for her was no more than

stayed with Mary for a while, only slipping out once

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Chapter 108

and Phillip sat in the living

unknown.

did the doctor

a relapse recently and underwent surgery without telling us. The doctor said she might have another

If not…

can’t keep Curtis

forever.”

replying, “I just called off an engagement, and Curtis is getting divorced. It’s all bad news.

at home, lit a

Leanne approached, all eyes turned to her.

“Is Grandma

off for

knitted as he finished his cigarette and finally spoke, “Given Mom’s condition, we can’t risk any more stress. Let’s wait until she’s stronger before. breaking the news about you and Curtis. Her health is the priority. Everything else can be put on

“I

looking worried, Jennifer rested her head in

Mom, you should

their room, only Leanne and Phillip remained in the

apologized to Leanne, “Anne, I’m sorry you’ll have