“It’s all right!” Sophie responded.

I made that choice myself, so I will follow through with it no matter how hard it gets.

“That’s good to hear! Remember, I will always support you no matter what you do,” Josiah replied.

He felt incredibly proud to have a granddaughter as strong and capable as Sophie. Although he did not know how much time he had left to live, he was determined to use the rest of it to support her fully.

“Grandpa, if living here makes you unhappy, then why don’t you come to live with me instead?” Sophie asked as she helped Josiah over to the couch.

She did not understand why he insisted on staying there when he had the option to move out.

The elderly man shook his head. “I will never give up on this household, no matter what.”

I can’t possibly run away from my responsibilities, especially when my days are numbered. Besides, I’m partly responsible for the way this household turned out, so I need to manage it myself. I mustn’t burden Soph any further!

“I know what you mean, but there are things that you simply can’t force,” she coaxed.

Not everyone will gratefully repay the kindness they receive. There are people who will always blame others if things don’t work in their favor.

“All right. I’ll take your advice into consideration. By the way, Tanny, how is your recovery going?” Josiah then voiced.

He felt bad for not visiting Tristan after finding out about his injury.

“I’m mostly healed now, Old Mr. Tanner. It’s nothing to worry about,” Tristan replied as he walked up to the elderly man.

“I didn’t manage to pay you a visit. You’re not mad at me, are you?” In truth, Josiah was not particularly busy with anything. He merely did not go to the hospital because he was not feeling well.

“What are you saying, Old Mr. Tanner? I would never be mad at you! It’s just a minor injury, and I’m mostly healed now.”

“I’m glad to hear that. You have to be more careful from now on, okay? Bear in mind that you’re not single anymore; you have Sophie to look after. She would be distressed if anything were to happen to you.”

It wasn’t easy for my dear granddaughter to open up to him and accept his love. Thus, he has to be safe and sound.

Tristan held Sophie’s hand as he replied, “I will, Old Mr. Tanner. I promise to be more careful from now on.”

learned to value his well-being more ever

longer belonged to

the two of them being so affectionate with each

know what was best

let them down even

see you two get married,” Josiah commented in

well after that major surgery I had, so who knows how much longer I have to live? Even so, I don’t want to worry Soph by telling her about this. I just

said, “Soph, I need you to go

Sophie leave so that he and Tristan were

feeling unwell lately?” Tristan asked, finding the elderly

you have to take good care of Sophie after I

at a loss

is having some issues with his health! He

Mr. Tanner. You should go see a doctor if you’re feeling

has to be a way to treat his condition,

that won’t be necessary. I just need you to promise me you’ll look after

expressed his wish to entrust

that the younger man would not let

anyone bully Sophie as long

with

his age to dwell upon something endlessly. There was no way

Sophie had been thinking about arranging for Josiah to make a trip

was distracted, Tristan held her hand and asked,

think my grandpa acted very

in that way. You know that he adores you the most, so there’s nothing strange about him asking you to visit him,” was all Tristan could say, for he did not want to

be overthinking it?

knew it was common for old people to have health issues but found it hard to shake off her

her new album. Sophie had promised to be there, so she and Tristan headed

of them arrived. Felix was holding

to take good care of your throat as a singer? Here,

rendered speechless

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