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

strength to face whatever

the top specialists

you’ve always wanted,” Elizabeth declared, her smile wavering as she spoke, caught between comforting Gracie and seeking

glimmer of

“Alright, my dear.

hold you to

gently interrupted by the doctor, who stepped in with a reminder laced with professional

needs to conserve her strength:

few

heavy heart weighed by concerns for Gracie’s well-being, Elizabeth stood up from her

try to get some good

to head off

has been overwhelmingly busy, but I promise

expression softening,

busy is

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