Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 608

Chapter 608

Vance was awake, but his face was ghastly pale.

Over the past two years, he had grown painfully thin so thin that the blanket lay flat over him, barely rising at all. He looked worn down and hollow.

But his eyes lit up the moment he saw the two.

“Grandma…” His voice trembled.

When they got closer, Rebecca realized the glitter in his eyes was from unshed tears.

Josette leaned in and asked softly, “Does it hurt?”

The rims of his eyes reddened. “No, it doesn’t.”

Josette didn’t mention anything painful. She simply smiled and placed the homemade dishes on the bedside table. “It’s the New Year, and I made some Soliaridge specialties. This time of year, you need something warm and familiar.”

“Thank you,” Vance said hoarsely.

“Silly child, if it hurts too much, you don’t have to talk. I understand,” she said gently, then took out a box and placed it on the table. “It’s New Year’s Eve today. Everyone gets a little gift. May you have a long, healthy, and prosperous life.”

Vance couldn’t hold it in anymore. His eyes squeezed shut, tears slipping out from the corners.

“Thank you. I’ll be okay,” he murmured, his lips trembling.

Just saying that short sentence seemed to drain all his strength.

He looked at her and, strangely, grew calmer. He forced a small smile. “Why are you looking down? Do I look that terrible now?”!

She shook her head.

“Help me check the box. See what Josette has got for me,” he said suddenly.

At all times, he cared about that? Then she realized that he was trying to lighten the mood, so she played along You’d better not complain if it’s not fancy enough.”

They both avoided the heavy things, falling into an almost nostalgic rhythm. It felt like they were back in their childhood-curious about what was inside a gift box and sneaking a peek.

He winked. “Take a look.”