"Vivian, I will call an experienced doctor over," Jenna said with tears in her eyes. She was barely smiling.
"Jenna, there's no need for that. I know my own body. I won't die yet." Vivian patted Jenna's hand and smiled faintly. "Do you have anything to say to me? "
Jenna was stunned and she looked at Vivian. There was a gleam in her eyes. She seemed to guess their purpose for coming in. At this moment, she was calm, peaceful like a river, fearless of life and death. She was so calm that it made Jenna calm down too.
Sure enough, she was the most brilliant woman among the rich, the most outstanding woman among them. Although she was old, she was still composed in the face of life and death.
That temperament and composure were really not what ordinary people could have.
"Yes, I have something to say," Jenna answered almost without thinking.
Facing such an experienced woman, even if they didn't say it, she must know that they were hiding a secret.
"Go ahead, I'm listening." Vivian smiled calmly.
"Grandma, the thing is, the medicine for your heart disease that you take every day has been secretly switched. That was why you had a heart attack over these two days," Jenna told her the truth clearly and loudly.
Vivian narrowed her eyes and smiled.
"Is that all?" she asked lightly. "This is not new to me. I already knew."
She had known about it long ago! Not only was Jenna stunned, even Meroy gasped.
Vivian was indeed not an ordinary person; she knew this and yet was still so calm.
Meroy secretly rejoiced that Jenna had told Vivian about the situation. Seeing Vivian's confident expression, her heart became calmer.
"Actually, there is nothing unusual about this. I have been taking this medicine for several years. It tasted wrong these days," Vivian seemed to understand their thoughts and explained with a smile.
Jenna and Meroy nodded as realization dawned on them.
"Grandma, do you have any idea who would switch your medicine?" Jenna asked. Since Vivian knew about it, perhaps she would know who was switching her medicine. She should have a vague idea in the least.
Vivian shook her head and replied with a heavy sigh, "In this world, there are always people who like you and people who don't like you. People who don't like you certainly have their reasons. It’s nothing more than what benefits them. I’m old. They want me to die. It’ s not a surprise. However, I can’t watch Richards Manor get into trouble, nor can I watch my grandchildren be in danger. I don't know who harmed me but for an old woman like me, it doesn’t make any sense to harm me unless they're planning to snatch the things I hold in my hands. Let me elaborate another day."
She spoke facts. Her voice was flat and it was no surprise to her.
Jenna lowered her head, feeling down.
"Grandma, you have to be careful from today onward. Richards Manor cannot continue on without you. You are the backbone of the manor, please stay safe," Jenna urged.
"Don't worry, Jenna, I have Meroy beside me. From now on, we will be more vigilant. As for you, thank you for taking care of the manor for me. Thank you very much." Vivian smiled kindly. "I'm troubling you, my child. You have been wronged so much over the years, I can only thank you in my heart."
"Grandma, don't worry. I will do my best." Jenna felt her heart ache. She reached out to squeeze Vivian's hand and promised her.
Vivian nodded in satisfaction.
"Okay, go back to work. Don't worry about me.
Jenna saw that Vivian was tired from talking so much, therefore she walked out with Meroy.
As soon as they came out, she saw Aria walking in with Minnie.
"Meroy, is Grandma Richards awake? I'm here to visit her," Aria asked Meroy sweetly, her face full of fake affection.
"Miss McAdams, we just went in to see Old Madam. She is very tired. I'm afraid she is not in the mood for guests. Plus, it is lunch break now. I would need to ask you to come back another time," Meroy was in a bad mood, she forced a smile and replied.
"Well, that sucks. Hey, blame me for being anxious. I came to see her because I heard that she's not feeling well. Since it is a bad time now, I mustn't go in and disturb her." Aria pouted her lips and then asked with a worried expression, "Jenna, is Grandma Richards okay? Nothing is wrong, right?"
Jenna met Aria's stare and responded with a faint smile, "Miss McAdams, Grandma has always been in good health. There is nothing wrong with her. How can I not know if Vivian is uncomfortable? I don't know where you heard this from. That's weird."
"Really? That's great. It seems like I heard wrong. That's good," Aria was dumbfounded and she immediately put on a smile.
"Meroy, I'll leave if there is nothing wrong. Please take care of Grandma," Jenna shifted her glance to Meroy and said with a smile.
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