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.

life’s

in my

in your strength to face whatever

going to find the

Elizabeth declared, her smile wavering as she spoke, caught between comforting Gracie and seeking solace

nod, a glimmer of hope

“Alright, my dear.

hold you to

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

needs to conserve

could we discuss a few

a heavy heart weighed by concerns for Gracie’s well-being, Elizabeth stood up from her chair, her reluctance clear in

to get some good

to head off

promise to swing by

expression softening, gave

busy is part

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