The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 339

Upon hearing these words, Walter's expression tightened, becoming completely dark and brooding.

"Grandma." Fiona was both shocked and happy. When she learned Grandma was critically ill, she rushed to the hospital only to be told that Grandmother didn't want to see her.

At that moment, Fiona was heartbroken. She was panicked, not understanding why Grandma suddenly couldn't hold on, nor why she was being stopped from seeing her one last time.

But now, hearing what Grandma said, it broke her heart as Grandma, who had always been proud, would beg Walter for her sake. Fiona thought, 'Even on her deathbed, Grandma was thinking of and caring about me!

Fiona was heartbroken and full of guilt and regret. Yet, meanwhile, a small sense of relief sneaked in. In such a crucial moment, Walter, who valued relationships highly, would definitely not refuse Grandma. Once he made a promise, he would never break it. Jaslene knew her time was limited, and in her almost drifting state, she could no longer make out Walter's expression. Not hearing his voice, Jaslene enunciated her words clearly and her weak voice was full of earnestness.

"Walter, I know you value loyalty and honor. When your mother had complications giving birth to you, it was the top medical team of the Banks family that saved you from disaster.

"It had been a long time and I don't want to use it as a demand, but I can't trust anyone else with my granddaughter, only you," said Jaslene.

In the end, Jaslene's consciousness faded away, with her mouth opening and closing, but no sound emerged. Fiona slightly lifted her head, with her tear-streaked eyes fixing intently on Walter.

She choked back a sob and spoke softly, "Walter, this is Grandma's last wish before she leaves us. I know it's asking a lot of you, but it's her only wish left. Please, can you promise her this so she can pass away peacefully?" Levi and Brian stood nearby, with their expressions heavy with concern. Jaslene's request was clearly a kind of emotional blackmail. They felt it was unfair to Walter, but they weren't in a position to voice this.

Without glancing at Fiona, Walter kept his deep gaze on Jaslene on the screen, and his thin lips were pressed together. After a moment, under everyone's gaze, Walter finally spoke. "Jaslene, rest in peace." Tears fell from Fiona's eyes as she instinctively forced a smile.

"The life-saving grace from years ago has been repaid many times over by my grandfather and father to the Banks family. I'm sorry, but I cannot fulfill your request," said Walter. Walter's words were firm and powerful, with each one spoken with determination. In an instant, Fiona's expression froze in a weird, half-smile twist.

Walter's answer was completely unexpected to her. Fiona thought, 'He refused. He went so far as to say no.'

There was a long silence from Jaslene, and finally, using the last of her strength, she instructed Fiona in a quivering tone. "Where is Ms. Nelson? I want to have a word with her." Fiona broke down, turning the phone towards herself. "Grandma. At a time like this, why don't you want to see me?"

it to Ms. Nelson," said

the room, having been listening from behind the door. She walked

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Chapter 339

that seemed like it could consume her whole. Though unwilling. she had no choice but to follow Grandma's instructions, reluctantly placing the phone into Shakira's hands.

was a bit puzzled, without understanding Ja phone to her car, she said, "Go ahead." Shakira listened quietly to Jaslene's sorrowful whispers, and after

Fiona grabbed the phone back and was about to question Shakira, Shakira spoke first

say?" Fiona felt as if she'd been struck by lightning, stunned and unable

seen me yet and haven't heard me talk,

impossible. Grandma can't have just left like that. I don't believe it," cried

She suddenly

sports car.

called out. "Stop her, Brian. Make sure you take her to

"Gotit," replied Brian.

sliced through the night, speeding away. Brian drove as fast as he could,

finding Jaslene fully covered by a white sheet. All the equipment that once showed life signs had been removed.

her heart out. "Grandma, why did it have to

I haven't even had a chance to talk to you, and now I'll never see you again or

watched the scene unfold, nodded to the Banks family, and then left

something. She sprang up, turned,

useless, a bunch of

at me, asked if anyone had been bullying me,

You didn't take care of her and now you've

Fiona.