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“He woke up a week ago. The doctor said there’s nothing seriously wrong for now. But with age, a major illness can take a lot out of him. He needs to take it easy and recuperate,” said Marilyn.

“Dex is always worried and comes over to check on us every day. Henry was afraid he’d neglect his duties, so he told Dex not to come anymore. Who would have thought he’d tell you? Doesn’t this just worry you?”

A look of sorrow crossed Josie’s face. She finally understood why she felt an inexplicable closeness every time she saw Henry.

It was not until she sat by the bed that Henry finally reacted and gradually focused his gaze on her face. He stared at her for a few seconds before blurting out, “It’s you, Leanne…”

It felt as if something had seized Josie’s heart.

Marilyn was startled. “He’s confused. This is Jo, Josic, not Liana.”

Josic signaled that it was okay, then immediately took hold of the old man’s thin, bony hand. She forced a smile. “Grandpa, it’s me.”

It’s me. I am Leanne, also known as Liana.

Henry also laughed with tears streaming from his dry eyes. “Is that so? I remember. I’m not confused.”

He lacked energy and was

holding her tears back. “You’re not confused. I came

to die. We all will eventually. Don’t worry about me, Leanne,” Henry

more he spoke, the more Josie choked up. Eventually, her eyes turned red, and she began to sob. She rested her forehead on the back of her grandfather’s hand, and her back was

sleep well? Leanne, you mustn’t stay up late. You need to eat on time. You’ve grown so much. It’s been

been holding back these past few days suddenly burst forth, and

was not just for these few days but also for all the lost years.

the first time I saw

anything after encountering so many things

flashed before her like a carousel of

was crying so hard that even Marilyn, who did not understand the reason, felt

Henry patiently comforted her and treated her as

Dex bully you? Tell me. I’ll

mentioned, Josie finally began to calm down.

She took a