It was now July, and the temperature in Docwood during nighttime was around 37 degrees. The air outside was hot and stuffy, but the inside of the car was about 20 degrees. The driver drove with a steady hand, so it was no different from being at home. But over the usually one-hour car ride, Desmond repeatedly urged the driver to hurry up. The driver became quite anxious and sweated profusely.
Forty minutes later, as Desmond stepped out of the car, he spotted Chloe and Noah standing side by side at the entrance to welcome him home. This scene looked normal.
Desmond's tense face eased a little. He supported himself with an expensive-looking walking stick and walked over to them.
"Did you enjoy your trip, Grandpa? When I saw the photos you posted on your social media, I felt like taking a break from the company and taking Coco on a trip,” Noah asked as he went forward, smiling happily.
"It was all right.” Desmond then pivoted and asked, "Are you and Coco ready? The wedding will be in three days. Don't ruin it and embarrass me."
"Everything’s ready. We're just waiting for the day to arrive. The invites have been sent and the venue is ready."
Desmond nodded before looking toward Chloe. “What about you, Coco? Have you sorted out your feelings?"
Chloe bit her lip and looked down. "Yes, I have."
"Why do you seem upset?”
"I..." After a brief hesitation, she replied, "My head kind of hurts, and I don't know why."
"Did you not go see a doctor?"
"No, but I did sleep the whole afternoon."
Desmond touched her forehead tenderly and asked Noah, "Why didn't you take Coco to the hospital?"
Noah put on a gentle expression. "Not right now. I'll do it tomorrow."
"Other than the headache, I'm fine, Grandpa. It’s already subsided."
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