Chapter 38
“What did the doctor say?” Skr was concerned about Gloria’s condition.
She knew Gloria had always had heart problems. Gloria had undergone several bypass surgeries
and had often been admitted to the hospital.
Many respectable doctors had concluded Gloria could only live for another three years at best.
That was why Joe had made Skr sign a three–year covert marriage agreement.
Edgar’s eyes reddened slightly. “The doctors aren’t optimistic about Mrs. Martin Senior’s condition.
They hope her family can fill her remaining days with happiness, and maybe a miracle might
happen.”
Skr’s throat constricted as she stood at the doorway and gazed into the ward.
Gloria had a sick, chalkyplexion, which differed from her usually cheerful demeanor. Seeing
that drastic change made Skr’s heart scrunch with pain.
Joe watched Skr in silence. He could see the genuine worry and care in her eyes. No matter how
poor his impression of her was, he couldn’t deny her sincere concern toward Gloria at that instant.
What Edgar had said earlier also reminded him now wasn’t a good time to annul the agreement.
“I’m not hungry. I’ll wait here for Grandma to wake up.” Skr went to sit on a nearby chair. Joe sat
beside her.
Fortunately, Gloria awoke not long after that. The pair immediately entered the ward. Upon seeing
them, Gloria weakly grinned and asked, “Did I worry you guys?”
“How are you feeling, Grandma? Do you want us to get the doctor here?” Skr’s voice rang out
like a gentle, pleasant bell chime. It was as if she were talking to a child.
“Those doctors can’t do much for me. I’ve already woken up anyway, so what’s the point of calling
them over? Don’t worry, Skye. I’m a tough cookie and can withstand a couple more years.
“Oh, right! Did Joe take good care of you when you had a fever yesterday?”
While Gloria voiced that question, her eyes had already darted toward Joe. It seemed like she
wouldn’t let him off easy if she found out he hadn’t looked after Skr well enough.
A smog of worry hid deep in Joe’s eyes. His head snapped toward Skr when he saw Gloria’s
stern gaze. He didn’t know if Skr would take the chance to rat on him.
“He cared for me the entire time and even had the family doctor check on me. I recovered today, so
I’mpletely fine now. Don’t worry, Grandma. Right now, you’re our main focus,” Skr assured
warmly.
Gloria’s once–stern gaze at Joe softened. In a few seconds, she returned to being a kind and
friendly grandmother once more. “Joé did well. Those are all things he should be doing.”
She looked toward Edgar just then. “Edgar, give me what I asked you to hold onto.”
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Edgar fished out a jewelry box from his bag.
“Give it to Skye.” Gloria motioned to Edgar to pass the box to Skr, who epted it.
“I can’t stand that Joe hasn’t had time to buy you a ring. So, I bought this from an auction; I’d
nned to give it to you as your wedding ring.” While saying that, Gloria even shot a stern re at
Joe.
She seemed to be cross at him for making her worry over how he hadn’t bought Skr a ring yet.
Joe frowned.
Skr was a little surprised but didn’t open the jewelry box. “Grandma, this ring is too expensive. I
can’t
take it.”
The ring was worth 100 million dors.
Skyle dared not ept it, nor did she have the right to.
ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
After all, she and Joe would get divorced tomorrow. She was too afraid to hold onto the ring, even if
it was for one day.
If it was damaged in any way, she wouldn’t be able to fork out 100 million dors aspensation
to Joe.
“Skr, a ring is merely an essory, regardless of how expensive it is. How can it be more
important than you? Please ept it. This ring is my blessing to you. Come on, dear, put it on for
me to see.” Tender affection filled Gloria’s eyes as she looked at Skr.