Chapter 126 Episode 126

Elizabeth lingered at the doorway, steadying herself for several moments before masking her concerns with a bright smile and stepping inside.

“Grandma, are you feeling poorly again?”

“Elizabeth, my dear!” Gracie greeted her with a strained smile.

“I’m just feeling the weight of my years, that’s all.

It’s nothing serious.”

Beside Gracie’s bed, Elizabeth clasped her grandmother’s hand, tears brimming in her eyes.

The hand she held was frail, more skeletal than flesh, the skin papery thin.

A network of raised veins crisscrossed the back of her hand, punctuated by the telltale marks of numerous needles—a testament to her enduring battles.

Gracie’s eyes, clouded and wistful, met Elizabeth’s with deep fondness.

“Oh, Elizabeth, don’t weep.

You’re grown now.

know life’s fleeting

my absence, don’t be

your strength to

to find the top specialists to

wanted,” Elizabeth declared, her smile

nod, a glimmer of hope

“Alright, my dear.

you

heartfelt exchange was gently interrupted by the doctor, who

patient needs to

few things in my office,

stood up

to get

to head off

has been overwhelmingly busy, but I promise to swing by whenever

softening, gave an understanding

busy is

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