Richest Mogul

Chapter 38

“What did the doctor say?” Skylar was concerned about Gloria’s condition.

She knew Gloria had always had heart problems. Gloria had undergone several bypass surgeries and had often been admitted to the hospital.

Many respectable doctors had concluded Gloria could only live for another three years at best.

That was why Joe had made Skylar sign a three–year covert marriage agreement.

Edgar’s eyes reddened slightly. “The doctors aren’t optimistic about Mrs. Martin Senior’s condition. They hope her family can fill her remaining days with happiness, and maybe a miracle might happen.”

Skylar’s throat constricted as she stood at the doorway and gazed into the ward.

Gloria had a sick, chalky complexion, which differed from her usually cheerful demeanor. Seeing that drastic change made Skylar’s heart scrunch with pain.

Joe watched Skylar in silence. He could see the genuine worry and care in her eyes. No matter how poor his impression of her was, he couldn’t deny her sincere concern toward Gloria at that instant.

What Edgar had said earlier also reminded him now wasn’t a good time to annul the agreement.

hungry. I’ll wait here for Grandma to wake up.” Skylar went to

ward. Upon seeing them, Gloria weakly

Skylar’s voice rang out like a gentle, pleasant bell chime. It was as if she

calling them over? Don’t worry, Skye. I’m a tough cookie and can withstand a couple more

right! Did Joe take good care of you

question, her eyes had already darted toward Joe. It seemed like she wouldn’t let him off easy if she found

of worry hid deep in Joe’s eyes. His head snapped toward Skylar when he saw Gloria’s

time and even had the family doctor check on me. I recovered today,

once–stern gaze at Joe softened. In a few seconds, she returned to being a kind and friendly grandmother once

give me what I asked you to

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out a jewelry box from his

to pass the

I bought this from an auction; I’d planned to give it to

worry

Joe frowned.