The doctor came out moments later, pulling off the mask on his face.
Matthew went up first and asked, “How is she?”
Waldo followed him closely with his cane, looking just as nervous and uneasy as his grandson.
“The patient has coronary heart disease caused by diabetes. She’s lucky to have been brought in here on time. Although her life is no longer in danger, she needs to cut down her sugar intake, rest well, and not be angered.”
The doctor explained the situation in detail.
Finally, Matthew was able to breathe a sigh of relief.
He nodded slightly.
“Noted. Thank you.”
“The patient has been wheeled to the ward. You are free to go see her,” the doctor said and left.
Matthew turned around and saw Waldo walking towards the ward in question.
He blocked his way and said softly, “Grandma must be sleeping now.
You must be tired. How about you go back home to rest? I’ll keep watch over her.”
“No need!” Waldo refused sternly.
Matthew frowned, unable to understand why his grandfather was being so stubborn.
He raised his voice slightly.
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“Grandpa! Do as I say, will you? It’s unwise for you to strain yourself in this state. Do you want to faint too?”
These questions made Waldo’s face darken. He hit the floor with his cane hard and flared up.
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“That’s even better! At least, if I faint, I’ll get to be by Lucia’s side. It’s better than her fainting again after waking up to see your face.”
“Why would she faint after seeing my face? Is she mad at me? But I didn’t do anything!”
“Stop playing dumb, you silly boy!” Waldo roared.
“Charlene informed her that you have been fooling around with women. She refused to eat or drink since she heard that news. I tried to console her, but she was inconsolable. Today, she fainted as she took a walk in the garden. It’s all your…”
Waldo was so mad that his chest heaved as if he had just run a marathon. He wanted to chew his grandson out, but when he remembered Matthew’s father, he decided to keep quiet.
He had failed to teach his son morals. Why did he expect his grandson to be any different?
The apple does not fall far from the tree!