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

remember, even in my

strength

to find the

always wanted,” Elizabeth declared, her smile wavering

a glimmer

“Alright, my dear.

you

doctor, who stepped in with a reminder

to conserve her

discuss a few things

concerns for Gracie’s well-being, Elizabeth stood up from her chair, her reluctance clear in

to get some good

need to head

been overwhelmingly busy, but I promise to swing

her expression softening, gave an

is

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