Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 199

“Is that Dr. Morgan?” Grandma’s gentle voice floated from the room.

Granger, eager to make a good impression, plastered on his best smile and hurried over.

He figured, sure, Effie might be keeping him at arm’s length, but at least her grandmother liked him.

If he could win over the family, clear the obstacles, then maybe—just maybe—he and Effie would finally have a chance.

“Oh dear, child, slow down—watch out, don’t…”

Granger stopped short, his eyes widening at the mountain of gifts stacked around the hospital room.

“It’s okay, Grandma, I’m being careful. I won’t trip,” he said, tiptoeing forward, determined not to embarrass himself in front of her.

Grandma glanced at him with a twinkle. “I’m not worried about you, dear. I just don’t want you to knock over all these gifts my in-laws brought me.”

Granger’s smile faltered for a split second. Wait—so he was just flattering himself, thinking Grandma was worried about him?

Hold on, did she say “in-laws”?

Just then, Grandma turned to Effie. “Effie, your mother-in-law is far too generous, sending all these things over. There’s no way I can finish it all. Why don’t you take some home and share with the neighbors?”

“Sure, Grandma,” Effie replied.

Granger was floored, but he forced a smile and said, “Grandma, let me check on you—see how your recovery’s coming along.”

Grandma looked at him, feigning surprise. “That’s odd, didn’t my attending physician come by earlier? Still, I have to say, Dr. Morgan, your skills are quite impressive. And you’re such a handsome young man—surely an excellent doctor, right? With all those patients needing you, and you still take time to check in on an old lady like me… That’s truly touching.”

Effie couldn’t help thinking that Grandma’s words were a masterclass in backhanded praise.

Granger replied, “It’s nothing, really. Just happy to help. Effie and I are old classmates—it’s the least I can do.”