Chapter 111: Treacherous scheme
Inside the room, a soft glow illuminated the hushed space. Theodore’s expression had softened as he watched his grandfather.
"Grandpa!" he murmured, his voice filled with concern. He lowered himself to sit beside the old man, taking his wrinkled hand in his own. "Please don’t scare me like this, okay? You have to get well soon."
The prospect of losing his grandfather was a terrifying thought. Resting his forehead against the back of his hand, he sighed deeply.
"He was anxious about the argument earlier this morning." Claudia’s voice from behind cut through the quiet. "He was upset all day. The doctor said the anxiety caused his blood pressure to rise."
Theodore glanced at her, absorbing his words, his eyes filled with a mixture of worry and annoyance.
Claudia ran her finger around the rim of the glass in her hand. "You know he is getting old. Is it worthy to distress him over a woman? Why can’t you just fulfill his wish?"
Theodore remained silent. Arguing with Claudia was pointless. Whatever he needed to say, he would say to his grandfather.
Claudia watched him, expecting a retort. But he offered none. Perhaps he was considering her words. It was a good sign. A flicker of hope ignited in her eyes.
"It’s relieving that he is fine," she continued. "Don’t stress out. Everything will be fine soon. Here, take some water." She placed the glass on the table. "It’s late now. Driving back to your villa at this hour is not suitable. You better spend the night here."
Dropping those words, she slipped out of the room.