Novel 543
Chapter 266
Chapter 266
“Grandma, I’m missing you, Gwendolyn whispered into the phone, sniffling quietly, trying to hide the sound of her grief from Nicolette on the other end of the line.
“Oh, my silly girl, did something happen in Bayridge City? Is Howard treating you well? How is the Chadwick family with you?” Nicolette’s warm and loving voice crackled through the speaker.
Gwendolyn pressed her lips tight, tears rolling down her cheeks. Sickness has a way of softening even the sturdiest of souls.
“Grandma, Howard’s been great, and the Chadwick family is good to me. It’s just, um, I haven’t seen you in such a long time, Gwendolyn sniffled, her voice playful yet heavy with longing. Il visit as soon as I get a break.”
“As long as you’re happy, my old bones can rest easy. I always worried about you being alone, with no one to look after you” Nicolette sighed, her health declining and her years waning
“Grandma, you’ll live forever.”
“What would I do with all that time?”
The two chatted for half an hour before finally hanging up.
Yawning, Gwendolyn felt the tug of sleep. Clutching the phone, she let her eyes close and drifted off.
Back in Crescent Village, Nicolette exhaled deeply, sensing that her granddaughter wasn’t as happy as she claimed. She was interrupted by the shout of the delivery guy.
“Nicolette, you got a package from Bayridge City!”
“I’m coming!” she called back, shuffling quickly to the door to collect her delivery.
“Nicolette, it must be something from Gwendolyn again. Your granddaughter is going places!”
“She’s always been thoughtful.”
Nicolette took the envelope, seeing it wasn’t from Gwendolyn. She didn’t think much of it because Gwendolyn often ordered things. online for her.
But it was a stack of photos this time.
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Confused, Nicolette pulled them out, one by one. Her hands began to tremble, and her lips turned pale.
Slumping to the floor, she felt like her heart was breaking. Her Gwendolyn wasn’t doing well in Bayridge City at all.
Who sent these? And why?
A name she didn’t recognize was on the return address. With shaky hands, she dialed the number,
A young woman on the other end spewed threats and insults. Overwhelmed, Nicolette fainted.
Gwendolyn’s health improved the next day and Candy’s acupuncture session was at the Chadwick family’s cozy guesthouse.
Candy sat in the treatment room on the second floor touching her cheek. “So this is where Howard and Valor got cured? Looks so professional.”
Maybe there’s a chance for her facial paralysis to heal, too.
“Lie down,” Gwendolyn motioned toward the bed.
Obediently, Candy lay down, her heart fluttering with anticipation as Gwendolyn picked up the acupuncture needles. “Did you hear about Selina’s suicide a few days ago?” she asked, a trace of concern for her friend in her voice.
“Yeah,” Gwendolyn replied calmly, positioning the needles at the necessary points on Candy’s body. The sharp sting made Candy hiss.
It hurt, but she hoped it would be worth it.
Candy fumbled for words and said, “There’s something I want to tell you, but please don’t get mad.