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.

slowly stood up, letting his senses return. His black trousers bore the mark of dust, but it did little to hide his

and walk towards the car

Wait, what?

surgery for her grandmother, but he didn’t mention anything about

a minute. You agreed to operate on my grandma. But it seems like you’re in a hurry to do something else. Why don’t you handle your business first, then we can talk about the surgery.

and halted. He turned his impassive face towards her, his voice frosty. “Did you

of confusion wash over

“Are you joking?”

was just pulling your leg. So are you naive or

are you saying? You’re trying to swindle me?” Millie’s mix of anger and anxiety came to the surface. She reached out and grabbed Leon’s arm, stopping him

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