“President Fuller called me earlier, so I came to visit,” Sonia answered.

Rose acted as if she was exasperated and grunted, “Hmph! That b*stard! Didn’t I tell him not to inform you?!”

 

“Grandma.” Sonia touched Rose’s hand in disappointment and asked, “Why didn’t you want me to know? Is it because you don’t like me?”

“No. Of course not.” Rose ruffled Sonia’s hair as she added, “I just didn’t want to worry you.”

“However, if you don’t tell me, I would be even more worried when I learn about it later and I would never forgive myself for not learning it any sooner.” Sonia gently held the old lady’s hand. “Promise me, Grandma. You must never keep me in the dark if something like this ever happens again.”

“I agree with Sonia since she has a point.” Mary expressed her agreement with Sonia’s words when she was done arranging the flowers in the vase.

 

Upon hearing what the ladies said, Rose grinned from ear to ear. “Alright. Alright, I promise I’ll tell you everything.”

“That’s more like it.” Sonia responded with a chuckle.

 

“I’m going to follow up with the doctor about your condition, Old Mrs. Fuller. So, perhaps I shall leave you and Sonia to it,” Mary said as she rubbed her hands.

ahead.”

left, Rose seized Sonia’s hand and asked, “Tell me:

she proceeded to share with Rose the recent happenings while only mentioning the pleasant ones. As she refused to worry Rose, she didn’t bring up a single word about the detrimental politics against the Gray

the ward,

instantly replaced by a glacial expression. Soon, the door was open before Jean and Tina

look sad and worried about Rose’s condition. What’s

Tina appeared to be surprised the moment she

on Sonia who was sitting beside Rose. As Jean’s expression darkened, she questioned Sonia in a harsh tone, “What are you doing here?! Who

hand and replied, “I told Sonia

Mom. Of course, I don’t have a problem with that, but she is still an outsider after all, which doesn’t seem like

is an outsider? She might have been forced to divorce Toby, but she will always continue

at Rose in a

down as she tried to mask the shame on her face because

smile despite her strong grudge against Sonia. I don’t understand what this old lady likes about her. She’s already left the Fuller Family, so why does the old lady still

now.” Sonia took a look at her watch and realized it was time for her to leave. Although she was planning on accompanying Rose for a little longer, she had changed her mind when

me

was confused but was still smart enough not to ask what it was at that

Rose’s words, Tina bit her lip as her jealousy overwhelmed her. I’ve never stopped visiting and pleasing you all this time, Old Mrs. Fuller, but why won’t you even cast an eye on me? Yet, Sonia gets to have a gift the moment you see her. What has she

decision as she squinted and asked, “Why do you have a gift for an outsider but nothing for

last decade since you married into the Fuller Family. Furthermore, I can give whatever I want to anyone and there is nothing you

caused Sonia to frown. Isn’t Jean Toby’s mother? Toby is already 30 this year, so how is it possible

pouted, “No one knows for sure whether it’s hers to claim. In fact, you might be saying that

coughed, her face

insolence. As an anxious look flashed across Sonia’s face, she leaned closer

too panicky to think about her next move. “I-I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to work you up.” Oh man! I didn’t know this old lady was so weak that she could get a heart attack from anyone who pisses her off. Jeez, I hope she is fine! She has to be, or it’s going to be

were answered when Rose finally

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