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.

up.” Skylar went to sit on a nearby chair. Joe sat

immediately entered the ward. Upon seeing them, Gloria weakly grinned and asked, “Did I worry you guys?”

feeling, Grandma? Do you want us to get the doctor here?” Skylar’s voice rang out like a gentle, pleasant

of calling them over? Don’t worry, Skye. I’m a tough cookie and

take good care of you when you had a fever

she wouldn’t let him off easy if she found out he hadn’t looked after

of worry hid deep in Joe’s eyes. His head snapped toward Skylar when he saw Gloria’s stern gaze. He didn’t know

today, so I’m completely fine now.

a few seconds, she returned to being a kind and friendly grandmother once

give me what I asked you

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fished out a jewelry box

motioned to Edgar to pass the box

to buy you a ring. So, I bought this from an auction; I’d planned to give it to you as your wedding ring.” While saying that,

cross at him for making her worry over

Joe frowned.