Chapter 700
Lewis Horton’s words gave Kiera Olsen’s heart a sudden tug.
When Old Mr. Sims left, she already felt reluctant and sad. If it were Old Mrs. Horton p>
Keira Olsen dared not think further.
If she felt this way, how much more would Lewis Horton p>
Keira Olsen immediately grabbed his hand: “Lewis Horton, let’s both set aside what we’re doing and spend some quality time with Grandma p>
Old Mrs. Horton had passed away peacefully due to old age. She had no serious illness, but her time had come.
Saving her mother was important… but to do so, they needed to wait for the right moment.
Last time, Erin South Martin had said that the opportunity to go home arose once every three months, and there was still over a month until the next one.
Anyway, she didn’t have much to do during this time, so she might as well keep Old Mrs. Horton company.
Lewis Horton nodded.
Erin South Martin leaned in: “Do you think that by capturing the Special Division, you have nothing to worry about? Let me tell you, that ’Lioness’ from Country A is still lurking in some bush, lying in wait p>
Kiera Olsen looked at her: “Lionesses don’t lie in wait, tigers do p>
Erin South Martin: p>
She twisted the corner of her mouth: “With everything that’s going on, you’re still here playing with words p>
Keira Olsen sighed: “Erin South Martin, nothing is more important than being with our loved ones p>
Erin South Martin paused: “Really p>
Keira Olsen did not speak any further but took Lewis Horton’s hand: “Let’s go, we’re going home p>
Lewis Horton nodded, and the two of them drove off, while Erin South Martin naturally took her seat in the back again, taking out the sunflower seeds she hadn’t eaten before and began eating.
Keira Olsen sat in the passenger seat watching her.
Today, Erin South Martin wore a duckbill cap, her long hair draped over her shoulders, holding a trash bag in one hand, and a bag of sunflower seeds in the other.
Erin South Martin did not eat the seeds in front of the graveyard earlier, showing respect for Old Mr. Sims.
This woman, who was constantly talking, wasn’t as bad as she made herself out to be.
Keira Olsen withdrew her gaze.
The car soon arrived at the Hortons p>
Old Mrs. Horton was sunbathing in the courtyard, with Oliver Horton’s illegitimate daughter Selena Horton by her side, cheerfully massaging her legs: “Great Grandmother, does this feel good? It’s also good to bask in the sun often p>
Old Mrs. Horton chuckled twice, without saying a word.
Selena Horton kept talking: “Great Grandmother, before I used to be restricted and couldn’t return home, so I wasn’t able to look after you. From now on, I will come to be with you every day p>
Old Mrs. Horton couldn’t resist replying, “Are you here to keep me company or are you eyeing those shares in my hand p>
Selena Horton’s expression stiffened for a moment, before she continued smilingly, “Of course not, I genuinely want to take care of you. ’When an elder is in the home, it is like having a treasured jewel.’ My father feels the same. It used to be my uncle who always monopolized your time, which made it hard for my father to come near you. In his heart, he has always been concerned about you p>
Selena Horton went on, “He talks about it often, saying he had saved you before. Great Grandmother, let my father fulfill his filial duty too. I’m here on his behalf p>
After speaking, she diligently picked up a piece of watermelon and offered it to Old Mrs. Horton, “Have a slice of watermelon. I just cut it, it’s very sweet p>
Old Mrs. Horton: “I have diabetes, I can’t eat that p>
Selena Horton wasn’t annoyed and picked up an apple instead: “Apples have low calories. You should eat a bit to avoid intestinal discomfort p>
At her age, Old Mrs. Horton was just waiting for time.
Elderly people generally have internal heat and often feel a burning sensation in their stomach, so they like to eat some apples from time to time.
Hearing Selena say this and seeing her lower her face to suck up, Old Mrs. Horton fell silent for a moment before finally leaning in and eating the apple.
Kiera Olsen and Lewis Horton saw this and exchanged glances.
Kiera Olsen indicated with her eyes: Should we send her away?
Lewis Horton’s gaze, however, was on Old Mrs. Horton.
Indeed, it was because of him that Grandma had taken a disliking to Oliver.
As a child, whenever Oliver came over, he would run out, and later Grandma stopped Oliver from visiting. But no matter what, Oliver was still her grandson p>
Lewis Horton felt that the words Selena had just said, about his uncle monopolizing Grandma and not allowing us to come see her, might be what Grandma thought as well?
Lewis Horton tensed his jaw, standing still without saying a word.
Keira Olsen made no move either.
Seeing Old Mrs. Horton eat an apple, Selena Horton fed her a second slice: “Great Grandmother, Jake is really something. Dad punished him hoping he would come home and apologize, but Miss Olsen invested in him, leading to a rift between father and son, with no chance for reconciliation. Great Grandmother, if you have a chance, please persuade my aunt p>