Keira clenched her jaw, feeling utterly anxious.

Just as she was about to leave, Mrs. Olsen sent her a WhatsApp message. “There’s no rush. Are you working this Saturday? I’d like to buy you lunch.”

Only then did Keira understand that her concern had made her anxious.

Lunch at the Olsen’s?

A bitter smile crept onto her lips.

Ten years ago, when she moved out of the Olsen residence, she went back the first weekend.

She entered the backyard and watched through the glass window as Mrs. Olsen, Isla, and Taylor Olsen laughed and chatted. The joyous smile on Mrs. Olsen’s face was one she’d never seen before.

Poppy said, “Do you see that? Without you around, they are a real family of three. If you really care about Mrs. Olsen, you shouldn’t stay away from her.”

Eventually, Keira left quietly.

She only returned on Mrs. Olsen’s birthday each year, leaving a small gift at the doorstep…

After so many years, it was probably time to see her again, right?

Keira responded to the message. “I should be the one buying. Let’s meet this Saturday at 6 pm. See you there.”

She sent over the location of a restaurant.

Visiting the Olsen house could cause unnecessary disputes. It would be better to meet outside, where she could have a quiet chat with Mrs. Olsen, and check on her health…

Mrs. Olsen said, “Alright, see you then.”

After ending the chat with Mrs. Olsen, Keira saw several new messages from “Grandson”.

“As my grandmother ages, she’s becoming more like a child with a hot temperament. You need a lot of patience.

“She has trouble sleeping. Her nights are restless.

“She needs to take two blue pills a day, one in the morning and one at night…”

There were five messages in total, the last one read,

“The above is forwarded from our family doctor’s instructions. I’m grateful for your help. If Granny doesn’t feel well, please contact me immediately.”

this, Keira quietly entered the bedroom

*

the street, two vehicles were parked

equipped and looked like

in a black suit and was sitting on the

the corner, his

disrupt old Mrs. Horton’s sleep, which was

slight negligence could

the back was loaded with emergency equipment, ready to leap into action if something

in these thoughts when his phone buzzed with a new WhatsApp

checking it, his usually impassive face

family doctor immediately asked, “Did something happen

together

depicted old Mrs. Horton sleeping soundly in a bed with

only nine o’clock in the

be grateful if Mrs. Horton could fall asleep before

family doctor looked astonished, “Mrs. Horton behaves differently around this young lady. If she can always stay with Mrs. Horton, I

an advanced age, Mrs. Horton was physically weak, and sleep was

clenched his jaw, his

The next day.

old lady, who looked well-rested after a long night of sleep, farewell. “I’ve asked Samuel to

nodded obediently. “Granddaughter-in-law,

“To meet someone.”

are you going to meet? Do you have

“Yes.”

go to see Lewis Horton now, he would find out about their marriage when he goes to register

to go public, and Keira urgently needed the

“Then I’ll have my grandson help you schedule a

I’m afraid your grandson won’t

though Granny’s family was well-off, could they possibly be wealthier

electric bike to the

quite monotonous. He was either working or commuting with

at the front desk, the receptionist said, “It’s you again! Mr. Davis has made it clear. Mr. Horton isn’t expecting any

replied, “I’m not here to

do you have an appointment? Without

Keira was about to reply, she saw the receptionist’s eyes light up. Her impatient expression vanished instantly as she warmly greeted the person behind Keira,

Keira turned around to see

and composed demeanor, Isla gave the receptionist a gentle smile,

she added, “But I forgot to make

are you talking about? With your stature, when have you ever needed an appointment? Mr. Jake would

receptionist swiped her card to unlock the entrance,

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