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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?”

could change the course

was sealed, Josiah would

was right. Some things could be resolved using medicine, but aging was a

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

only accept

I’m right here. If you’re feeling unwell in the future and don’t want Sophie to know, you can let

Sophie I’m fine,” reminded

hoping his granddaughter

I’ll send your medicine to the Tanner residence later. You have to take them

things that humans couldn’t alter, but at the

it. You have to remember

Old

waiting

cut straight to

so she couldn’t perform a medical checkup on her grandfather. Nevertheless, she could tell that something was wrong with

It’s normal for elderly people to have some health issues here

population. However, Sophie was well-versed in medicine, so she

the ruse. “Okay. I’ll take him home and give

“Sure. Go ahead.”

was scheduled for, Arius didn’t

old man’s lips as the grandfather-granddaughter duo made their

I tell you? I’m completely fine! Why won’t you

not

I’m just worried.

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

of the circle of life. When that day comes, I hope you won’t be too upset.” There was nothing much one could do to tackle the natural progression of life.

like hearing you say that,

aware of her grandfather’s mortality and another

Josiah sighed in resignation.

this, Sophie could only give

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