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Percy’s voice grew more irritated. “You know Elsie and Ronald are already in the divorce cooling off period, so why are you so worked up?
“Can’t you just wait patiently? And then you’ll naturally marry Ronal!”
The baby you’re carrying is Ronald’s, right? He’s not gonna deny it.
Missy’s hand paused as she was about to light a cigarette, a fleeting ok of sarcasm crossing her lips.
If the b
baby really was Ronald’s, what was she so worried about?
Missy impatiently said, “Alright, I know what I’m doing, just wait and get ready to be Ronald’s father-in-law.”
“Watch your mouth! You better tone it down; you hear me?” Percy’s angry, heavy breathing came through the phone.
“And another thing! Go to the hospital and apologize to your grandmother! She’s your own grandmother?”
Missy had no patience for this and hung up without a second thought
After being scolded by her own father, Missy felt even more stifled and irritable.
She immediately called Josie
“Josie, are you free today? Didn’t you have your eye on a bag the other day? Let’s go, I’ll buy it for you today.”
Josie’s voice was filled with barely contained excitement, though she tried to sound polite. “Oh, you don’t have to do that.”
Missy scoffed, taking a long drag from her cigarette. “Enough with the pretense, just hurry up. I’m waiting for you at the mall. I
you ne
o late, Tll carry that bag myself.”
“Okay! I’ll be there soon.”
In less than half an hour, Josie arrived.
When Josie found Missy, she was accompanied by two handsome salesmen
Josie linked arms with Missy, her tone affectionate. “What’s got you free to hang out with me today? Not spending time with Mr.
York?
Missy rolled her eyes and handled Ronald’s secondary credit card to one of the salesmen. “Don’t even mention it. You have no idea…
She quickly recounted yesterday’s events, making Josie’s eyes sparklewith interest.
Missy’s life was always so eventful!
Having a friend like this was truly a stroke of luck.
As she thought that, Josie’s face was all smiles.
She grabbed Missy’s hand, speaking earnestly. “Missy, with such great news, why the long face?!
Missy looked at her, puzzled, her red lips parting. “What great news!
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Ronald had almost exposed liër ti
true colors. What could possibly be good about that?
Josie picked up an expensive bottle of perfume she usually couldn’t ford, sprayed it on her wrist, and inhaled deeply, looking
Missy felt exasperated. “Fine, Ill buy it for you. Just spill it
Josie finally spoke. Men are inherently domineering and self-center, particularly the decisive and authoritative Mr. York.
“Think about it, Elsie stapped Ronald several times in front of everyone, humiliating him. No man could tolerate that,”
“Even if there were lingering feelings between them, those slaps would have destroyed any chance of reconciliation.”
Congratulations, Missy. Becoming Mrs. Ronald York is just around the corner!”
Missy’s eyes lit up. She grabbed the unopened bottle of perfume and stuffed it into Josie’s shopping bag.
She might not know about others, but she knew Ronald’s personality well.
If someone accidentally bumped into him on the street, they’d better be ready for
for his revenge.
Missy thought, So, does this mean Elsie and Ronald really have no chance of getting back together?”
Missy said, “Alright, let’s go g
get you that bag!”
Missy pulled Josie along, walking briskly..
She had just been verbally attacked by Ronald, feeling like a heartbroken damsel in distress. How could she have the leisure to
shop?
No, she needed to go home and wallow in her misery!
At the hospital.
“Elsie?”
py voice sounded above Elsie’s head.
A frail, raspy
Elsie, who had been dozing off by the bedside, jolted awake.
She looked up at Monica, her eyes filled with concern.
Grandma, are you feeling better? Are you okay?”
“Grandma, you’ve been asleep for almost a whole day and night. I’m so glad you’re finally awake.”
She gestured anxiously, remembering that Monica couldn’t understand sign language, and quickly looked to Bruce for help.
Bruce had already walked over from the nearby sofa when Monica woke up and was now standing beside Elsie.
He translated Elsies words, and Monica’s pale lips managed a weak smile. “I’m fi
line.
Elsie. Don’t worry
Her eyes scanned the room, noticing that the large private hospital room only had Elsie and Bruce in it, and her eyes dimmed a bit.
Monica asked, “Where’s Percy and his family?”
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Elsie gestured,
1. “Aunt Clara folk last night because she had something to do. Uncle Percy just left this morning.
“And Missy?”.
Hearing Monica’s weak, aged voice, Elsie didnt know how to respond
How could she convey to this frail Monica that the granddaughter she had doted on since childhood hadn’t visited her once since
she fell unconscious?
Monica could see Elsie’s hesitation and silence.
Her heart grew cold.
She had always treated Missy well.
The only thing she might have done wrong was forcing Missy to apologize
But Missy was in the wrong. Wasn’t she allowed to scold Missy?
She never expected Missy to resent her to this extent!
to Elsie a few days ago.
Seeing Monica’s expression change, Elsie grabbed Monica’s wrinkled hand and pressed it to her cheek.
Her eyes
were filled with dependence, as if Monica was her whole world.
Monica’s heart warmed, and her smile became more genuine.
Shel
looked up at Bruce. “And who is this?”
“Mrs. Monica Forbes, I’m Bruce Valois. I’m Elsie’s friend and also her attending physician.”
Bruce’s smile was warm and inviting, yet there was a hint of nervousness.
Monica instantly understood the deep affection hidden in Bruce’s
She realized that Bruce’s intentions were not just to heal Elsie but also to pursue her. Her gaze became more scrutinizing, like a mother-in-law evaluating a potential son-in-law.
But looking at Bruce, tall and handsome, she couldn’t find any fault.
In fact, she even thought Bruce might be a better match for Elsie than Ronald.
She spoke earnestly, “I’m entrusting Elsie to you.”
Bruce w
was momentarily stunned, then became even more nervous.
He nodded solemnly. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Monica Forbes. Ill take good care of Elsie.”
If they weren’t in a hospital, this conversation could have sounded like a marriage proposal.
Bruce met Elsie’s confused gaze, his heart racing, but he tried to maintain his composure.