Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 313

Chapter 313 There’s Still Hope

 

Colton reached his hand out and rested it on Nicole’s shoulder to comfort her. “Don’t worry. The Gardners will figure a way out.” Nicole pressed her lips together without saying anything.

 

After all, she had already promised her master that she would no longer apply her medical skills to anyone else. Since she had no way to help Benedict, she felt there was no point in worrying about this. So, she forced a smile onto her face as she followed Colton into Benedict’s room.

Once they opened the door, they were greeted by the familiar scent of antiseptic. Nicole gazed at the old man who was lying on the bed. His face was almost the same color as his white bed sheets, and he had his eyes shut as he rested. “I brought Nicole over to visit, Grandpa,” Colton uttered softly.

Benedict slowly opened his eyes when he heard some noise. He looked fatigued, and a puzzled look flashed across his face when he looked up and saw Nicole.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Then, after a while, he seemed to recall something. “Is that Nicole? How’s your mother? Is she still ill?” His voice was deep and hoarse—it sounded like someone playing the cello with broken strings. He sounded terrible.

few times as if he recalled something, and he finally seemed to realize what was going on after

mother. Benedict seemed somewhat dejected upon this realization. “I see… It’s about time for me to meet her.” Nicole felt rather confused as he seemed to have aged at least a few years

ask, so he replied before she could say anything. “You can stay here and

strode out, he clutched the doorknob for a while before shutting the door

saying nonsense, Grandpa. You’ll get better soon. I heard them say that you’ll still be able to live for a long time as long as you get

he simply scoffed at her words. “Hmph. All of that is just nonsense. The doctors had already said that I wouldn’t survive this

surgery probably only has a 10% chance of success. I’d rather die

was regaining some of his wittiness and humor. “The surgery actually

but his arms

“You’re not fooling me, are you, Nicole? They would have already done the surgery for me if

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