Charcoal was needed to boil the medicine, so it could only be done outside the mansion.. Madilyn was responsible for making sure the temperature was just right while Jonathan kept adding water to the pot.
“I guess this is what they call karma, huh? Grant doesn’t deserve to be Roxanne’s father. He got lucky as Roxanne is too kind. Otherwise, if someone else were in Roxanne’s shoes, they would’ve ignored his plight!” Madilyn exclaimed indignantly.
Jonathan nodded in agreement. He sighed and said, “I guess he won’t live for long. Roxanne is doing all she can, but in the end, it’s up to fate how long he has left.”
“That’s good enough. His own son and daughter don’t even seem to care about him. Meanwhile, his mistress is too busy living a luxurious life and never bothers to visit him. Grant is blind as he is unable to comprehend who is actually being kind to him.”
Madilyn would never forgive him. She could understand how her best friend felt as she, too, had a horrible father.
In the guest room on the third floor, Grant soon regained consciousness after receiving Roxanne’s acupuncture treatment. The help brought him the medicine that he was supposed to take. Roxanne returned to the living room, looking exhausted.
Lucian came up to her and gently began to knead her shoulders. He was well aware of how exhausting it was for her to maintain the same posture while she was performing her acupuncture treatment. Jonathan and Madilyn entered the living room and sat down on the couch. No one said a word.
“The cancer cells had spread all over his body, and if I did not intervene and help him, he would most likely die within a few days. For now, if I continue to treat him with acupuncture and he continues to take the necessary medicine, he could live for at least half a month,” Roxanne revealed calmly. Despite their shared profession, Madilyn found herself in awe of Roxanne’s knowledge and skill.
The case of a person diagnosed with stomach cancer that had metastasized throughout their body was typically considered a terminal prognosis, meaning that death was likely to occur at any given time.
However, Roxanne was able to state the time of death specifically, showing that she was in total control of the situation.
“Roxanne, don’t blame me for being nosy. Can you really forgive Grant?” Madilyn finally blurted out. Roxanne was not sure how she should feel. She
could feel a bitter smile creep onto her face as she replied, “I guess so. He only has a fortnight to live, so when the time comes for him to pass, I’ll find a way to forgive him.”
She actually wanted to say that death was too light a punishment for Grant. He should be having a taste of his own medicine by experiencing how torturing the world could be.
It was every man for himself when trouble came knocking. That was particularly true for Grant, who had been abandoned by not only his wife Winnie but also by his children, Yosef and Yuliana. The two never regarded him as a father figure. As the saying went, “What goes around. comes around.”
A tense silence hung in the living room when Elias and Sonya arrived home. Upon hearing their son explain the situation, the couple exchanged a look and both indicated. their approval of Roxanne’s decision.
“No matter what, he’s still our in-law in name. We should pay him a visit,” Elias announced. He then went upstairs to visit Grant. Sonya followed after him..
Suddenly, Roxanne recalled something and told Lucian, “Let the children say their farewells to their beloved grandfather. He won’t be staying here any longer. We’ll have to arrange for his transfer to the Jarvis residence, where I believe he’d prefer to spend his remaining days.”
“Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Farwell. I deeply regret that I have been an irresponsible father and have caused Roxanne irreparable harm. However, you have taken on the role of parents to her and have been loving and caring toward her. I sincerely hope that you will continue to look after her.”
After the visit, Grant’s parting words left a lasting impact on Elias and Sonya. Sonya had mixed feelings, for she didn’t think she deserved to be called Roxanne’s mother as Grant had claimed. She had been guilty of numerous mistakes in the past and was merely attempting to atone for them.
Fortunately, she still had the opportunity to do so, unlike Grant, who only realized his misdeeds. when he was on the brink of death. The children also went to Grant’s room to visit him.
The adults did not inform the children of the true severity of Grant’s illness, instead opting to tell them that he was simply ill. As a result, the children assumed he was simply suffering from a minor ailment like a cold or fever.
Hence, they encouraged Grant by telling him to rest well and drink a lot of water for a quick recovery. Grant was overcome with emotion, his eyes misting with a combination of regret and yearning.
Despite that, he had a sense of contentment. That very night, Lucian and Roxanne hired an ambulance to bring him to the Jarvis residence.
Madilyn gave the house to Roxanne as a wedding present when she married Lucian. Roxanne was hesitant to go back to the house where she used to live with her mother, for fear that the memories they shared would haunt her.
Many years had passed since she last walked through that door. As she stepped inside, a wave of nostalgia washed over her, reminding her of the childhood and teenage days she spent here. The house was clean as Roxanne had hired a team of professional cleaners to thoroughly clean it earlier.
After Grant was brought into the old house, his expression suddenly turned calm. “Lucian, Roxanne, thank you so much. I’m blessed to be able to spend my remaining days here.”
“Dad, don’t worry. I’ll hire two helpers to take care of you. You must remember to take your medicine regularly. Roxanne and I will make sure to come and see you regularly.” Lucian promised. Grant was surprised to hear Lucian calling him “dad” all of a sudden.
Roxanne bobbed her head in agreement and left the house hastily with Lucian. She couldn’t stay inside the house for too long as it reminded her of her mother.
Being sad would not be good for the child growing in her belly, so Roxanne knew she couldn’t let herself wallow in sorrow. The following day was a sunny day. Roxanne was smiling when she woke up. Seeing that, Lucian asked, “Did you dream of something good?”
“I dreamed about my mom. She told me that I did a good job, and that Grant got on his knees to beg for her forgiveness,” Roxanne revealed.
Upon hearing this, Lucian let out a chuckle.. “Yes, you did a great job. There’s no need to worry about that anymore. What matters now is that our family will have a good life from now on.”
Roxanne nodded in agreement. She then curled into a ball and buried herself in his warm embrace. Lucian wrapped his arms around her tightly and kissed her forehead gently.
The sound of the children washing up and chatting could be heard in the background. Elias and Sonya were reminding them to grab their books and other belongings. They basked in the calm and peaceful atmosphere, feeling utterly contented.
“I’m going to the hospital for a checkup today. You should come with me.” Roxanne’s voice was soft. Lucian immediately bobbed his head. His lips curled as he assured her, “Of course. Even if your checkup isn’t due today, I’ll still have to attend my classes. I’m going to graduate soon.”
“Really? Why didn’t you show me anything? What did you learn?” Roxanne joked. “I learned a lot. Didn’t I remind you to take folic acid previously? And also…”
It was three in the afternoon. Lorraine was watering the plants in the garden in Madilyn’s mansion when three black Mercedes-Benzes rolled to a stop at the entrance. A few bodyguards hopped off their cars and opened the door of the Mercedes-Benz in the middle.
A well-dressed middle-aged man with a cane stepped out of the car followed by a woman of similar age, bedecked in expensive jewelry. After emerging from the vehicle, she glanced at the mansion, disdain evident in her gaze.
“It looks like your daughter is doing well in Horington. She can even afford to buy a mansion!” the middle-aged woman said arrogantly in a thick Xandenian accent. The man bore an icy and intimidating expression.
He was Norton Sheffield, the owner of Sheffield Group, which was the biggest company in Xendale. The woman standing beside him was his wife, Mildred Hinton. His assistant came nearer to him and said politely, “Mr. Sheffield, this is the right address. Ms. Madilyn stays here.”
“Let’s go. It’s time to talk to Lorraine,” Mildred said with a mocking smirk. She was talking about Madilyn’s mother, Lorraine Xander.
When the doorbell rang, Lorraine assumed the delivery guy was there to drop off a parcel. Without checking who it was, she pressed the button to open the iron gates. A smile nudged her lips as she walked to the gate to receive the parcel.
Without warning, a cane appeared in her sight. Something occurred to her, and a look of panic crossed her face. She then saw the face of the man outside her house.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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