59. Acting Like A Baby

“Uhm, Will. Once you finish this apple, don't forget to take more, okay? I'll bring more fruits later, they'll boost your immune system.” Her silky voice, soft and smooth, floated in the room.

As if pretending to not notice the other people inside the room, Leah shifted closer to the man, offering him the apple.

“Ahem! What a sight!” Daryl chortled. “Grandma, I didn't know you'd adopted another daughter. No wonder Big Bro no longer pays attention to me!”

“This one's not adopted! She's not even a family member!” Grandma Lily grumbled. “What is an outsider doing in this place!?”

Leah flinched, shifting away from Liam. Her fingers shook as she dropped the apple and knife on a tray.

“She's my secretary, Grandma,” Liam replied in a tired voice.

“Is she supposed to be here? Isn't she the same girl that likes to visit Vera?”

“Grandma-”

“Young Lady, you can get out. I'll have a family discussion with my grandchildren and granddaughter-in-law.”

“Oh…” Leah got down from the bed, her body tr