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?”

couldn’t stomach a single

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

her room, where she clutched Leanne’s hand. “Stay the night, dear. Keep me company. Your room

Leanne nodded. “I’ll

world who genuinely

while, only slipping out once Mary was

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sat in the living room.

unknown.

the

charge of Mary, his brow furrowed, “Grandma had a relapse recently and underwent surgery without telling us. The doctor said she

If not…

keep Curtis and Leanne’s situation from her

forever.”

engagement, and Curtis is getting divorced. It’s all bad news. And telling her would only upset her more.”

who rarely smoked at home, lit a cigarette,

all eyes turned to her.

“Is Grandma

dozed off for a bit.”

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

“I understand.”

her head in her

should

and Jennifer retreated to their room, only Leanne and Phillip remained in the living

Leanne, “Anne, I’m sorry you’ll have