Theresa helped Armand and rang the doorbell. Elizabeth's legs were too weak to move in her wheelchair, so it was Dora who opened the door.
There was a stranger in the house and Armand asked, "Who are you?"
Theresa replied, "I'm the new maid who looks after Mrs. Bernie."
Armand understood and walked in.
Elizabeth was happy to have Armand back, "Go lie down in your room."
Armand didn't go right away, but looked at Elizabeth and said, "Grandma, I need to talk to you."
Elizabeth looked in good spirits and asked, "What is it?"
Armand showed her the marriage certificate, "Theresa and I have made up and got our marriage certificate. We're a family now. You used to like Theresa a lot, and I think you can like her just as much in the future."
Elizabeth said, "That's for sure."
She turned to Theresa, "You must be tired from looking after Armand in hospital. Come and sit down and rest."
"Dora, go and get the tea." Dora was very deft and professionally trained to do everything.
She immediately poured a cup of plain water.
Theresa said, "I'm not tired. I want to take Armand to his room."
Elizabeth said, "That's fine. You can rest for a while too."
Theresa said yes and helped Armand to his bedroom. Dora carried the water and Elizabeth looked at her and said, "Put it on the table. Prepare a hearty meal for lunch. It's a good day."
Armand had survived his ordeal and Theresa had agreed to make up with him. It was indeed a rare good day and had to be celebrated.
Dora said yes, "It just so happens that I went to the supermarket yesterday and bought a lot of things. I'll go and get ready now."
Inside the bedroom.
Theresa helped Armand to lie down, then went to close the window and turn on the air conditioning.
Armand leaned over the bed and asked, "Is this nanny looking after Grandma?"
Theresa was drawing the curtains and just answered without turning around.
Armand frowned. Theresa came over and asked him what was wrong and Armand said, "She doesn't look very old. Can she take care of Grandma?"
Theresa said, "Grandma likes her."
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