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…”

were five messages in total, the last

doctor’s instructions. I’m grateful for your help. If Granny doesn’t feel well, please

bedroom and sent

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down the street,

was fully equipped and looked like a

in a black suit and was sitting

Horton’s family doctor sat in the corner, his

Mrs. Horton’s

could risk

at the back was loaded with emergency equipment, ready to leap into action if

was lost in these thoughts when his phone buzzed with a new WhatsApp

checking it, his usually impassive face looked a

family doctor immediately asked, “Did something happen to Mrs.

his lips together

a bed with

only nine o’clock in the

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

looked astonished, “Mrs. Horton behaves differently around this young lady. If she can always stay with Mrs. Horton, I believe Mrs. Horton’s health

was

his jaw, his

The next day.

lady, who looked well-rested after a long night of sleep,

old lady nodded obediently. “Granddaughter-in-law,

“To meet someone.”

you going to meet? Do you have to

“Yes.”

Lewis Horton now, he would find out about their

her company was waiting to go public, and Keira

of her hand, the little old lady proclaimed, “Then I’ll have my grandson help you

I’m afraid

Oceanion. Even though Granny’s family was well-off, could they possibly

her electric bike to the

He was either working or commuting with no leisure time

the front desk, the receptionist said, “It’s you again! Mr. Davis has made it clear. Mr. Horton isn’t expecting any parcels today.

“I’m not here to deliver

her impatiently, “Then do you have an appointment?

to reply, she saw the receptionist’s eyes light up. Her impatient expression vanished instantly as she

turned around to see

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

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