Lila and Kieran hurried to the hospital. Amelie was still in the emergency room. The members of the Morgan family all wore heavy expressions. "Aunt Nicole, what happened?" Lila asked.
Although Amelie was old and didn't have good health, she had been taking her medicine. Her condition wasn't bad. "Wasn't she well when we left in the morning?"
Why did Amelie suddenly get admitted to the hospital? Lila grabbed Nicole's arm. She looked worried and scared.
Nicole patted Lila's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry. She'll be fine."
Lila realized that Nicole's palm was sweating. She took a deep breath and comforted Nicole by holding her hand tightly.
When Amelie came out of the emergency room, it was already an hour later. Due to the anesthetic, she was still unconscious.
The doctor led the family members to the office to explain the situation to them. Nicole turned around and said, "Lila, you should accompany Grandma in the ward."
Lila nodded and followed the nurse to the ward. Meanwhile, Kieran went to get warm water, leaving her alone in the ward.
Lila touched Amelia's cold fingers. A while later, the door opened. She thought that Nicole had returned, but when she turned her head, she only caught a glimpse of a black hem slipping past.
Lila wanted to go out and take a look when Amelie woke up. Amelia held Lila's hand.
"Lila." Amelie's voice was so weak that she seemed to have turned ten years older. Lila turned back around and held Amelie's hand. "Grandma, I'm here. How do you feel?"
"Why did Nicole call you over? Is the new house pretty? Why don't you and Kieran hold the wedding during spring next year when the flowers bloom?"
Amelie spoke slowly. Nevertheless, Lila could tell that Amelie was pretending to be fine. Lila held back her emotions. She didn't want to show sadness.
"Sure. Why don't you officiate at the wedding?" Lila spoke casually.
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