A wave of warmth and kindness washed over her, dispelling the coldness and unease in Chloe Reed’s heart.
Her grandmother didn’t say a word, simply gazing at her with such gentleness that Chloe’s eyes began to sting, and she felt the urge to break down and sob.
But she couldn’t.
She wasn’t a child anymore, and her grandmother was getting old. She had to learn to keep her emotions in check, to face these hardships on her own.
’She’d always done a good job of that in the past, hadn’t she?’
Chloe Reed closed her eyes again, savoring the steady warmth flowing into her palm.
After the acupuncture session, Fiona Linton adjusted the prescription. The herbal soup had been brewed and was brought up by a servant.
Chloe Reed’s face contorted as she forced down the bowl of herbal medicine. She then turned a pitiful gaze toward her grandmother.
The old woman pulled an orange candy from her pocket. "Such a big girl, and still so scared of bitter medicine. Here, eat this. The bitterness will be gone once you do."
The sweet and sour candy melted in her mouth, gradually washing away the bitter taste of the medicine.
A smile spread across Chloe Reed’s face, and she hugged her grandmother.
The old woman said, "I just hope you can recover soon. I’m really not used to you being unable to talk to me."
Fiona Linton smiled from the sidelines. "Grandma, Chloe’s condition is steadily improving. She might just wake up one day and be able to speak again. Don’t worry, and don’t put too much pressure on her."
"Mm, I understand." The old woman nodded. Noticing that Walker Grant had also finished his medicine, she walked over, placed a candy in his palm, and said kindly, "Here, you eat one too. You’re all just children."
Walker Grant froze, his voice a little hoarse. "Thank you, Grandma."
"Alright, you two should rest now that you’ve had your medicine." The old woman stood up and left the master bedroom.
Fiona Linton looked at Chloe and asked, "Chloe, do you want to stay with me tonight?"
’She had so many questions she wanted to ask. How did they get together? How did this damn scumbag end up hooking up with his own sister-in-law? She was dying of curiosity.’


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