Charles' POV:
Janet sent me a photo of Scarlett's foot bath.
The doctor had advised her to soak her injured foot in hot water every day to speed up the healing process. However, I was told that Scarlett was not taking his advice seriously, and often forgot to do it.
Since Janet reminded her from time to time, I finally felt a little relieved.
That moment, my phone vibrated, and when I saw that it was a call from Nancy, I cut the call at once.
I then called Richard.
"It has been getting really cold lately, so ask the others to take good care of Mrs. Moore. Don't let her fall sick."
"I understand, Mr. Moore."
The next morning, I took Grandma to Garden Street when Scarlett and the kids were still asleep.
She was sitting in the living room, relaxing, while I walked to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for everyone.
"Grandma, what are you doing here?" As soon as Scarlett walked out of her room, she was surprised to see the old lady there.
"Grandma was really missing you and the kids a lot, so I brought her along." Saying that, I walked out of the kitchen with the breakfast tray. I knew that Scarlett was not pleased to see me, but I ignored her displeasure as I sat down across her. "Grandma, I've missed you so much."
"I missed you too."
Seeing them hugging so intimately, I felt like I was the only outsider there.
"Grandma, I'm sorry for being rude to you last time. I feel really bad about it." Scarlett's eyes turned red at the mention of it.
"Silly girl, I don't blame you at all. I know that Charles must have made you suffer a lot, and that's the reason you're so determined to leave. I feel really sorry for you."
Grandma reached out her hand and stroked Scarlett's short hair. With a pitiful look in her eyes, she continued, "Look at you! Why do you look so weak? You should eat well. Your health is more important than anything else."
"Okay, I will." Scarlett smiled through tears.
"But I think that I will look better if I lose some weight." She smiled sweetly, acting like a spoiled child in front of my grandma.
"Nonsense! You are the most beautiful girl. Look at you. The size of Charles' arms is twice as much as yours," Grandma mumbled.
"Yes, he is too fat," Scarlett complained with a pout.
I fell into a trance, looking at her adorable expression. The last time she had acted like a spoiled child in front of me felt like something that had happened a lifetime ago.
Scarlett was a calm woman, who rarely ever behaved like that, but once she started to talk sweetly, her face would turn red.
I suddenly felt the urge to hold her and wished that I could switch places with my grandma.
Grandma then held her hand tightly and asked, "By the way, how is your ankle now? I know a very famous doctor, and I want you to consult with him. Let me take you to his hospital another day, okay?"
"But I've been really busy lately, so I don't have time for such things." Scarlett was a little embarrassed.
I winked at my grandma secretly.
"When do you have time, then? How about next week?"
"Okay, we can discuss it next week. Don't worry too much, though. A well-known doctor is treating my injury, and I am recovering quite well," Scarlett comforted her.
Grandma frowned. "Really? What's the doctor's name?"
Scarlett thought for a while and shook her head. "I can't remember his first name, but I think that his surname is White."
"Scarlett, your doctor's name is Herman White," Tracy reminded her in a low voice.
"I've heard a lot about his remarkable medical skills."
Grandma gave me a wink.
I felt inexplicably upset. When I had been absent from Scarlett's life, William had not only been with her, but he had also gotten a famous doctor to treat her. He had completely replaced my role in her life.
Feeling dejected, I stood up and walked upstairs to see my sons.
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