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Chapter 45 The Sacrifice She Had Made.
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2025-02-23 13:46:34Gadreel eyes grew wide seconds after hearing this and his facial expression contorted in worry.
“What do you mean Grandma has been rushed to the hospital?” He repeated.
Ivory, currently in the process of taking the contact info, paused midway and turned to face Gadreel after hearing what he had said.
“What’s wrong with Grandma?” She couldn’t help but ask, feeling the soft side she has for the elderly woman being tugged on at the thought of something wrong happening.
Gadreel didn’t answer, but Durian heard her voice and asked. “Is that the Madam? Can she come along? Your grandmother has missed her dearly and I’m sure her presence would aid a lot in her recovery.”
Gadreel frowned at the thought. He wanted to reject the suggestion, but recalled how his grandmother had recovered quickly the last time Ivory had come over.
If it was for his grandmother, he was willing to bend a bit.
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