Chapter 0957

In the morning, soft sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the side of Miranda’s sleeping face. The edges of the curtains swayed in the breeze silently.

Miranda was awakened by the sound of her phone ringing. She answered groggily, “Hello, Grandpa?”

Aren’s voice came through. “Are you still sleeping? I’ll call you back later…”

“It’s alright, I’m awake now. I’ve been resting at home lately and haven’t been going to the lab, so I just slept in for a bit. Is something the matter, Grandpa?”

A sigh came from the other end before Aren started explaining.

It turned out that his old friend had suffered a sudden heart attack the night before and couldn’t be saved in time. He was gone just like that.

Aren had received a phone call that morning from the bereaved family, asking him to come over and help.

He explained, “Mr. Chutney had passed away so swiftly without much suffering, but he left behind his widowed wife and young child. Since there was no one to take charge, they had no choice but to turn to me. I can’t refuse to help after decades of friendship.

“However, your grandma needs to go to the Municipal Healing Center for her follow–up. Sam is on a business trip. After thinking it over, I can only feel reassured if you could accompany her…”

being too formal about this,” Miranda replied, “It’s only right for me to accompany Grandma. There’s nothing troublesome about it. Go ahead and help your friend’s family. I’ll take

“Oh, good.”

drove to the

bag in hand, waiting for Miranda. Aren was by her side,

{

me up? She’s so busy with her lab work and studies. Do you need to bother her for

“Yes, yes. You’re absolutely right. However, only asked her because she mentioned she was taking some time

I

having it. “So what if she’s taking time off? Does that mean she should spend it accompanying an old lady like me to the hospital? It’s not even a good place to

her?

25 BONUS

Chapter 0957

to do. Do you think I’d have no one to accompany

with a smile. “Grandma! I

swelled with warmth. His granddaughter was

to him,” Fiona replied with a smile. “Have you had breakfast? There’s some ready at home. Mrs.

she turned to give Aren a reassuring look before walking to the driver’s seat.

still on

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255