In My Desperate Time novel Chapter 445

After picking up the child, I go back home with Frances.

By the time we get home, it's almost ten.

Old Mr. Louis is usually asleep at this time.

So I don't expect to see him still awake and chat with Hilda on the sofa when I arrive at the door.

Thinking of my promise to old Mr. Louis, I stand at the door and don't know if I should go in or not.

Old Mr. Louis doesn't see me. But hearing the sound, he certainly knows that we are back.

He sits up straight and says in a deep voice, "You have to do what you promised me. I'm still here, so you should know what to do."

Of course, these words are for me.

I have nothing to retort, and I don't intend to.

"Grandpa." Frances' face darkened. He wants to say something, but I stop him.

I hand Earl in my arms to Frances and whisper to him, "Go in. I'll be there soon. I'm good."

Frances shakes his head and stands still at the door, resolutely disagreeing with me.

It's so windy tonight. Standing outside, I even feel my face hurt. Earl is still so young. How can he endure such a strong wind?

I shake my head and say to Frances in a low voice, "Go in with Earl. I don't want him to catch a cold. Give him a bath and I'll be there soon."

Frances looks around at the swaying trees, then looks at Earl in his arms, and finally walks in helplessly.

When he passes by Old Mr. Louis, he stops.

"Grandpa, it's already late. You should go to sleep."

"I know what I should do."

After Frances finishes speaking, he goes upstairs. Old Mr. Louis is still sitting there, chatting with Hilda.

I don't wear much and can only bear with the wind for a while. But it's already midnight. After standing at the door for half an hour, I get Goosebumps all over my body.