Chapter 8 – He Needs Her Help

Keira clenched her jaw, feeling utterly anxious.

Just as she was about to leave, Mrs. Olsen sent her a WhatsApp message. “There’s no rush. Are you working this Saturday? I’d like to buy you lunch.”

Only then did Keira understand that her concern had made her anxious.

Lunch at the Olsen’s?

A bitter smile crept onto her lips.

Ten years ago, when she moved out of the Olsen residence, she went back the first weekend.

She entered the backyard and watched through the glass window as Mrs. Olsen, Isla, and Taylor Olsen laughed and chatted. The joyous smile on Mrs. Olsen’s face was one she’d never seen before.

Poppy said, “Do you see that? Without you around, they are a real family of three. If you really care about Mrs. Olsen, you shouldn’t stay away from her.”

Eventually, Keira left quietly.

She only returned on Mrs. Olsen’s birthday each year, leaving a small gift at the doorstep…

After so many years, it was probably time to see her again, right?

Keira responded to the message. “I should be the one buying. Let’s meet this Saturday at 6 pm. See you there.”

She sent over the location of a restaurant.

Visiting the Olsen house could cause unnecessary disputes. It would be better to meet outside, where she could have a quiet chat with Mrs. Olsen, and check on her health…

Mrs. Olsen said, “Alright, see you then.”

After ending the chat with Mrs. Olsen, Keira saw several new messages from “Grandson”.

“As my grandmother ages, she’s becoming more like a child with a hot temperament. You need a lot of patience.

“She has trouble sleeping. Her nights are restless.

“She needs to take two blue pills a day, one in the morning and one at night…”

in

is forwarded from our family doctor’s instructions. I’m grateful for your help. If Granny doesn’t feel

the bedroom

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down the street,

was fully equipped and

dressed in a black suit and was sitting on the couch,

in the corner, his

environment could disrupt old Mrs. Horton’s sleep, which was crucial for her frail

slight negligence could

equipment, ready to leap into action if something happened,

thoughts when his phone buzzed with

it, his usually impassive

family doctor immediately asked, “Did something

pressed his lips together

in a bed with a floral sheet. She was even snoring

only nine o’clock in the

would be grateful if Mrs. Horton could fall asleep before one in

If she can

reached an advanced age, Mrs. Horton was physically weak,

his jaw, his eyes

The next day.

Keira bid the old lady, who looked well-rested after a long night of sleep, farewell. “I’ve asked Samuel to keep you company. He’ll be here

little old lady nodded obediently.

“To meet someone.”

you going to meet? Do you have to

“Yes.”

she didn’t go to see Lewis Horton now, he would find out about their marriage when he goes to register his

company was waiting to go

proclaimed, “Then I’ll have my grandson help you schedule a meeting! My

I’m afraid your

though Granny’s family was well-off, could they possibly be wealthier than

bike

monotonous. He was either working or commuting with no leisure time

again! Mr. Davis

“I’m not here to deliver a

her impatiently, “Then do you have an appointment? Without one, you can’t

eyes light up. Her impatient expression vanished instantly as she warmly greeted the person behind Keira, “Miss Olsen?

around to see

and composed demeanor, Isla gave the receptionist a gentle smile, “I’m here to

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