Chapter 718
Lewis obviously didn’t care about the shares of the Horton Group. He held nightly meetings with overseas clients, and the overseas channels he was developing were undoubtedly more diverse.
Compared to those family assets, they were probably much larger than the Horton Group!
Keira simply nodded, showing her understanding.
As the two were talking, old Mrs. Horton suddenly stood up shakily.
Everyone in the room immediately turned their gaze toward her.
Old Mrs. Horton smiled warmly and said, “I’m going to the restroom p>
Marisa immediately said, “I’ll help you p>
But the next moment, old Mrs. Horton suddenly leaned her entire weight onto Marisa, almost causing her to stumble. Selena hurried forward to help, barely preventing old Mrs. Horton from falling.
Lewis and Keira, upon seeing this, both narrowed their eyes slightly.
The moment old Mrs. Horton stood up and almost fell was so startling that it nearly made their hearts jump out of their chests.
They quickly stepped forward, ready to support old Mrs. Horton, but Oliver stepped in front of them, blocking their way. “There’s no need for you to take Grandma to the restroom p>
After saying that, he directly grasped old Mrs. Horton’s shoulders. “Grandma, let me help you p>
Old Mrs. Horton pointed upstairs. “Take me there p>
Old Mrs. Horton’s master bedroom was on the second floor, and it was understandable that she wanted to go to a familiar environment.
Oliver, however, found it troublesome. “There’s a restroom on the first floor. Let me take you here instead p>
“I won’t.” Old Mrs. Horton refused flatly. “I want to go to the second floor p>
Oliver frowned. “Your health isn’t suitable for going upstairs p>
If she insisted on going upstairs, it meant he’d have to carry her.
But no sooner had he said it than Lewis’s voice rang out, “If you don’t want to carry Grandma upstairs, I’ll do it p>
He strode forward, his imposing demeanor immediately pressuring Oliver.
Oliver moved to block Lewis. “No need to force yourself p>
Lewis replied calmly, “I’m not forcing myself p>
“Grandma would feel forced; she doesn’t even recognize you. If you were to help her to the restroom, she’d certainly feel uncomfortable. So let me take her upstairs instead p>
Oliver, wary after hearing this, wasted no time before picking up old Mrs. Horton and heading decisively toward the staircase.
Marisa and Selena quickly followed behind him.
Seeing this, Keira and Lewis exchanged a glance and also followed upstairs.
On the second floor, Oliver, now slightly out of breath from carrying old Mrs. Horton, heard her point toward her room. “Take me there, take me there p>
Oliver: p>
He was about to hand her over to Marisa when old Mrs. Horton suddenly looked toward Lewis. “Why does this handsome young man look so familiar? Who is he p>
Once she said that, Oliver froze in fear, cutting her off immediately and carrying her into the room. “Grandma, you’re mistaken. There’s nothing familiar about him. Don’t think too hard; your brain’s not working well p>
Old Mrs. Horton replied, “Oh, oh p>
After that, she smiled. “My elder grandson, you’re still the most filial one. You’re helping me to the restroom p>
“Alright, I’ll take you right away p>
Oliver responded as he entered the room.
Marisa and Selena exchanged a glance but didn’t follow him inside.
Old Mrs. Horton’s reason for coming upstairs was definitely not for a simple restroom visit; it had to be p>
Just imagining the unpleasant nature of it made the mother and daughter reluctant to serve her.
Selena blocked the door and said, “Mom, let’s stay outside and chat with Uncle and Aunt for a moment p>
Marisa nodded intelligently. “Alright p>
Both turned to look at Keira and Lewis.
Selena deliberately asked, “Uncle, Grandma doesn’t remember you anymore. You won’t blame her, right? After all, she’s old, and her mind isn’t sharp p>
Marisa chimed in, “Lewis, your brother often mentions you, saying you were so obedient and adorable when you were a child… How come the two of you don’t get along now that you’ve grown up p>
Lewis didn’t bother responding to them.
Keira interjected directly, “Did you two forget to brush your teeth this morning? Why does your breath smell so bad p>
That remark immediately left Marisa and Selena speechless.
Keira continued, “Why not go downstairs to drink some water and rinse your mouths, or simply stop talking altogether p>
Marisa and Selena were left thoroughly embarrassed, huffing but choosing to stay quiet.
Keira turned to Lewis, only to notice that he was frowning slightly, staring intently at the bedroom door.
Keira assumed he was genuinely upset and softly comforted him, “Grandma is probably tormenting Oliver, just like how she vomited on the floor this morning and insisted he clean it up. I bet she’s putting him through another ordeal inside p>
Lewis furrowed his brows, then suddenly asked, “Keira, how much more time does Grandma’s illness have p>
Keira fell silent at the question.
Old Mrs. Horton’s health was terrible, and her condition was deteriorating far too quickly.
Her time was running out p>
It wouldn’t be surprising if something happened at any moment p>
Without speaking, Keira’s expression still betrayed her thoughts, and Lewis noticed immediately.
He glanced again at the bedroom door and abruptly exclaimed, “Something’s wrong! Something’s not right p>
Grandma’s behavior today was highly unusual!
With those words, he dashed straight toward the bedroom p>