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Chapter 206 Heartfelt Care

Iris couldn’t help but feel a sharp pang of sadness. Peyton and Quinn cared for her so deeply-yet her own sons treated her like an afterthought. If only they’d shown her even a fraction of this kindness, she wouldn’t have had to be so firm with them.

“Has Peyton been swamped lately?” Iris asked, her voice soft with concern. “Have Harold and Brandon been giving him trouble? If they have, you must tell me. If there’s anything you can’t handle alone, I’ll help you brainstorm solutions.”

“I may be old, but I still have a few tricks up my sleeve,” he added, trying to reassure them. “Don’t keep bad news from me to spare my feelings. It’ll only make me worry more.”

Her earnest words filled them with courage and comfor

“We know, Mrs. Reed. You’ll always be our top priority,” Quinn said firmly. “We’ll never hide anything from you.”

“Good. Now, you didn’t come all this way just to check on me, did you?” Iris smiled. “If you’re free, stay for dinner. We can have coffee too-chat like we’ve never had the chance to before.”

“Of course! Even if I was busy, I’d clear my schedule for you,” Quinn replied warmly. “We’ve never really had a quiet meal together. Today, let’s just relax and enjoy each other’s company.”

Quinn genuinely adored Iris. Talking to her always taught her something new-wisdom that only comes with age.

She didn’t head home until evening.

As soon as she walked in, Peyton looked up, eager to ask about his grandma.

“Did you see Grandma today? Did you talk to her about the surgery? Did she agree?” he pressed, his voice filled with urgency. “If she says yes, I’ll call the doctors right away.”

He’d been fully prepared for this. He’d vetted the specialists thoroughly, researching their backgrounds f weeks. He’d never risk his grandma’s life-he only suggested the surgery because he was certain it was sa

“I didn’t get a chance to bring it up,” Quinn said gently. had to step out for an urgent work call when I wa at her place. I’ll talk to her soon, I promise. Don’t worry

She’d made a pact with Iris to give her time to think. She didn’t want to rush her-or break their little secret.

“Take your time. No need to hurry,” Peyton replied. He didn’t want to add to Quinn’s stress, not when she already had so much on her plate with work.

“By the way, how’s Kieran been lately?” he asked suddenly. “I haven’t seen him at the company much. We’re working on a project together, but he’s been slacking of He seems distracted, not focused at all.”

He paused, his tone softening with concern. “I don’t care about the project as much as I care about him. He can’t keep going like this. It’s not healthy.”

Peyton truly cared about Kieran, Seeing him struggle hurt.

“We haven’t talked in days,” Quinn sighed. “Between the family drama and work, I haven’t had time to check on him. I thought he’d gotten over the breakup, but he’s been really down lately.

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“He used to be the one comforting me-telling me he’d always have my back. But now? He’s gone quiet. He doesn’t reach out anymore.

“I’ll make time to see him tomorrow. I’ll talk to him, try o cheer him up. He can’t keep wallowing in this sadness forever.”

As his sister, she hated seeing Kieran so broken. She’d do anything to make him smile again.

“Good. Spend some time with him,” Peyton said. “He might not open up to me, but he’ll listen to you. You’re his sister-your words mean more.”

The next day, Quinn kept her promise. She texted Kieran and asked him to meet her.

“Kieran, Peyton told me you’ve been off lately,” she said as soon as they sat down. “You’re not putting much effort into the project. What’s going on?”

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