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.

to wake up.” Skylar went to sit on a

awoke not long after that. The pair immediately entered the ward. Upon seeing them, Gloria weakly grinned and asked, “Did I worry you

you want us to get the doctor here?” Skylar’s voice rang out like

woken up anyway, so what’s the point of 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 when you had

Gloria voiced that question, her eyes had already darted toward Joe. It seemed like she wouldn’t let

worry hid deep in Joe’s eyes. His head snapped toward Skylar when he saw Gloria’s stern gaze. He didn’t know if Skylar would take the chance to rat on

recovered today, so I’m completely fine

a kind and friendly grandmother

looked toward Edgar just then. “Edgar, give me what I

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jewelry box from his bag.

to

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, Gloria even shot

seemed to be cross at him for making her worry over how he hadn’t bought Skylar a ring

Joe frowned.