Finding himself a way out, Alex Rockefeller had Michelle Yowell drop him off at a street, a few blocks away from Maple Villa.
He did not want her to visit him just whenever she wanted to.
After the previous incident where he saved Keith Yowell from imminent death, he believed that Keith would do something big to express his gratitude. Michelle seemed to be the key to that gift.
“Alex!”
Michelle hollered as he got out of the car.
“Yes, anything I can help with?”
“My grandfather’s life all depends on you now. You really must cure him! I know I didn’t really give you the best impression, to begin with, but I’m trying my best to change the way you see me. Please!” Michelle clutched her hands in front of her chest as she cried out exasperatedly. “I’ve lost both my parents when I was just a little girl, and I cannot lose my grandfather too!”
Seeing how teary Michelle had become, Alex reassured gently, “Don’t worry. I will try my best.”
“Thank you, Alex. Well…say, can I be your friend?”
Alex nodded after a few seconds of silence. “We are already friends. I’ll visit again as soon as the Life Pill has been completed.”
“I’ll wait at your house.”
“It’s fine. You should go.” With that, he left.
Michelle punched the air in delight and mouthed gleefully. “I am worthy of an Oscars!”
She then paused midair, as though deep in thought, and muttered to herself, ‘Are we really friends?’
Once Michelle got home, Keith had her tell him everything about Alex, just as Alex expected. He even wanted to know about the exchange between Alex and Wallace Yoke at the gates.
It took a good five minutes.
Keith felt extremely regretful and had the urge to hit a wall with his head.
Standing next to him was Colin Yowell, who said, “You shouldn’t feel bad, grandpa. Alex Rockefeller did say he could extend your life by another five years. Perhaps there are other ways to extend your life further.”
Keith kept tapping his head with his hand.
“I’m such a fool. The most foolish man on earth! Oh, how could I be so stupid?”
Colin and Michelle were shocked to see their grandfather behaving in such a manner.
Michelle hastily added, “Grandpa, you shouldn’t blame yourself.”
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