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 sip.

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

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

Mary’s hand, Leanne nodded. “I’ll stay

number of people in this world who genuinely cared for her was no more than five.

for a while, only slipping

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Chapter 108

Phillip sat in the

unknown.

the doctor say?”

with the caregiver in charge of Mary, his brow furrowed, “Grandma had a relapse recently and underwent surgery

If not…

was visibly troubled. “We can’t keep Curtis and Leanne’s

forever.”

off an engagement, and Curtis is getting divorced. It’s all bad

lit a

Leanne approached, all eyes turned to

“Is Grandma

“She dozed off for a

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

nodded. “I understand.”

worried, Jennifer rested her head in her hands but could only

you should get some

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

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

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