Millie quickly stood and said, “Grandma, I’ll go speak with Leon. There was a medical question I’ve been meaning to ask him.”

“Go ahead, dear.” Claudia nodded once more.

Before long, Millie was at the door, looking alive and ready.

“Good news! Grandma said yes. You can stand up now.”

Leon perked up at this, his body instantly rigid. The sight of Millie, with her lovely face and almond-shaped eyes, was always a delight.

The ease with which grandma gave her blessing was a pleasant surprise. It was a clear sign of how much she liked Millie.

felt like hours. He slowly stood up, letting his senses return. His black trousers

up and walk towards the car made Millie’s

Wait, what?

forget something? He had just agreed to perform surgery for her grandmother, but he didn’t

in a hurry to do something else. Why don’t you handle your business first, then we can talk about

had reached his car by then and halted. He turned his impassive face towards her, his voice frosty. “Did you seriously believe all

a wave of confusion wash

“Are you joking?”

responded with a mocking grin, “I was just pulling your

swindle me?” Millie’s mix of anger and anxiety came to the surface. She

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