In the afternoon, some colleagues went to visit Xavier at the hospital.
Only then did Natasha realize that he had not come to the office that day.
Knowing that Xavier would be giving his little sister a bone marrow transplant, everyone pitched in to buy something for him. However, as the hospital was too far and no one had the time, only a few representatives went.
Other than Thomas and Ross, there was no one else.
“Ms. Watson, let's go after work. The hospital isn't far from your house, and it's on the way,” suggested Ross.
“It's fine. Xavier won't welcome me. If I tag along, he'll only feel even more annoyed. Just bring some fruits on my behalf,” replied Natasha.
“Okay, then.” They did not force her.
After work, Natasha left directly and went to the hospital.
Holding a bouquet of flowers and some fruits, she appeared in Liam's hospital ward.
When Liam spotted her, he instantly became more energetic. “You're here, Nat! You can just visit. There's no need to buy anything!”
“It's just some fruits. There's nothing expensive,” replied Natasha.
“Come and take a seat!” invited Liam, looking much healthier than before.
“How are you? Are you getting better?” asked Natasha.
“Do I look like I'm ill? I'm doing fine, but that brat refuses to let me get discharged.” Liam felt furious and exasperated when he mentioned Kenneth.
Natasha chuckled. “No matter what, your health is the most important. You should only be discharged when the doctor allows you to.
“I want to ask you something, Nat. Tell me the truth,” asked Liam curiously all of a sudden.
“Go ahead.”
“Why is your grandpa acting so mysteriously recently? When he received his calls, he would turn away from me. Do you think that... he found a woman he's interested in?” whispered Liam.
Um...
“If he did, he can just tell me! It's not like I won't support him, right? Why is he hiding it from me all the time? Is he scared that I'll tease him?” guessed Liam.
Natasha could not stop herself from laughing.
“Why are you laughing? Tell me if I'm right!” Liam acted like he was an accomplished detective.
“He didn't, Old Mr. Hamilton,” replied Natasha.
“He didn't.”
Yes.”
“What is he doing, then?” “Well...” Even if Natasha knew, she could not tell him the truth. After thinking about it, she said, “Perhaps something happened. I'm not so sure either.”
Liam was stumped. “This doesn't make sense. According to my understanding of that old bloke, this shouldn't be what's happening...”
An old acquaintance would definitely notice something amiss.
“Nat.”
“Mm?”
“How is Terence's health?” asked Liam.
“Quite good,” replied Natasha.
“Are you sure?”
“He goes for two full-body checkups every year! I've reviewed the results, and they're quite good,” guaranteed Natasha.
Only then did Liam heave a sigh of relief. “If he isn't in a relationship and his health is
fine, what can he be hiding from me?”
Natasha could not bear to lie to Liam. She said, “All right, Old Mr. Hamilton. You should focus on your own health. I heard Grandpa say that you're not as strong as him.”
“Nonsense!” rebuked Liam. “I'm so much stronger than him. He's healthy now because he has an obedient granddaughter. If he has a disobedient grandson, he will fall ill from anger like me too.”
“It's okay. No matter what, your health is the most important.”
“Don't worry. I'm not dumb. I still want to argue with Terence for another twenty years.”
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