"I was hospitalized because I was too furious at you. Why have you not fired that maid?"
Joshua pulled a chair over and sat on it elegantly next to Granny Lynch. "How well is Aura treating you? Is it worth it, doing this for her?"
Granny Lynch was displeased at his words. "Joshua, what do you mean by that? Do you think I'm faking it? This is all because of you!"
Joshua waved his hands. "I'll get the best doctors from overseas to check on you if you're genuinely ill, but you're not."
Joshua turned to look at Aura who stood by the door." Your eyes are puffy from crying. Do you think it’s worth it?"
Aura lowered her head and bit her lip. "I was worried about Granny..."
Joshua snickered and ignored her. He turned back to look at Granny Lynch. "You're old. The most taboo thing to you is to mention being sick. Why are you here at the hospital even if you're not sick? Are you not afraid of jinxing it?"
Granny Lynch turned pale.
"You can stop now; I know what condition your body i s in. Have you forgotten that I get the doctors to check
up on you weekly? The last check-up was three days ago. You have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Do you think I'll buy this?" 2
Granny Lynch's face lost all of its colors. She pursed her lips. "This is all for your own good! If you were to listen to me and fire the maid, why would I put on this act at such an old age?"
Joshua sighed helplessly and looked at her. "Granny, I've told you many times that I won't fire Luna."
"Why?"
"I have my reasons. As for why, you have to wait until after your birthday. You'll know about it then."
Granny Lynch pursed her lips. "I think you’re bluffing H
Aura stood still by the door as she eyed Joshua coaxing Granny Lynch. A feeling of disappointment and reluctance overwhelmed her.
Her plans failed once again. Granny Lynch was her final card.
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