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Josiah was completely docile in the face of his granddaughter. Hearing her words, he nodded without hesitation.

“I know you’re right, but I know my body the best. I’m fine, really.” The elderly man didn’t see the need to worry or trouble anyone by making a trip to the hospital since he was in good health.

However, Sophie insisted on getting him a medical checkup. “We’ll let the doctor decide if you’re fine or not. What you say doesn’t count!” Do people fear going to the doctor’s more as they get older? Geez!

“Gosh, you’re all so busy. There’s no need for you to accompany me there. I know where the hospital is.”

“I’m not that busy,” said Sophie nonchalantly. “I have time to spend with you, so don’t worry about a thing and go for the checkup.”

Exasperation inundated Josiah.

There was nothing he could do but obey his granddaughter and do as she instructed—get the checkup done.

“Thank goodness you’re here, Ms. Sophie. Old Mr. Tanner only listens to you now.”

At this point, the patriarch of the Tanner family wouldn’t listen to anyone but Sophie, so the rest of the family couldn’t persuade him at all.

“Give me a call if anything happens to Grandpa. It doesn’t matter how serious it is.” To Sophie, her grandfather was her foremost priority, so no matter how busy she was, she’d make sure to take time to attend to him.

Having served Josiah for many years, Morgan knew the latter’s temperament like the back of his hand. “Okay. Don’t worry, Ms. Sophie. I’ll take good care of Old Mr. Tanner,” he reassured.

Arius accompanied Josiah to the checkup.

A frustrated expression hung on the former’s countenance when the checkup was done.

“Old Mr. Tanner, didn’t I tell you to come to me if you were feeling unwell? Why didn’t you heed my words? I know you’re afraid that Sophie might be worried, but you could always come to visit me in private,” he chastised. Sophie cares about her grandpa a lot. If she finds out about his condition, she’ll be plagued by worry.

“Arius, you’re Sophie’s best friend. I know you care about her, so please don’t tell her about my condition. I’m fine.”

Arius cast a disapproving look at the old man. Those who knew Sophie also knew how much she cared for her grandfather.

“But if something happens to you, she’ll be very upset.”

“I think there’s nothing wrong with my body. My organs are failing, but isn’t that normal for someone my age? What can we do about it?”

one could change the course of

Josiah would gladly

old man was right. Some things could be resolved using medicine, but aging was a natural process that no one

that the old man was right. Some things could be resolved

only

the future

tell Sophie I’m fine,”

his granddaughter wouldn’t be

residence

at

have to

assured, Old

Sophie had been waiting all the while. She came running over

it?” She cut straight

medical checkup on her grandfather. Nevertheless, she could tell that

big. It’s normal for elderly people

was well-versed in medicine, so

the time being, however, she didn’t expose the ruse. “Okay. I’ll take him home

“Sure. Go ahead.”

surgery that he was scheduled for, Arius didn’t walk

hung on the old man’s lips as the grandfather-granddaughter duo

you? I’m completely fine! Why won’t

not believe

I’m just worried.

cared for the most. Of course, she’d be worried about every little

day comes, I hope you won’t

hearing

thing for her to be aware

Josiah sighed in resignation.

Sophie could

I understand. But before that day comes, you have to listen to the doctors and do as