Chapter 471

Jeff's smile was warm as he handed a few raspberries to Sophie. She felt a sharp pain in her heart, battling back the tears. The day she dreaded most had finally arrived—Jeff was beginning to show signs of forgetfulness due to his illness.

"Grandpa…" Cedric's voice was strained, pain clear in his eyes. He wanted to find a reason to take the raspberries from Sophie, but she stopped him with a look.

She smiled and popped one into her mouth. The familiar sweet-sour taste now carried a hint of bitterness. She chewed lightly, expertly spitting out the seed.

"Is it sweet?"

"Very sweet."

"Eat more then. I had Mrs. Carrie buy a lot for you."

Seeing Jeff's joy from her approval, Sophie forced a smile and continued eating.

Cedric sat beside her, his whole body tense. He knew he needed to keep up the act so as not to upset Jeff.

Jeff had bought a lot of raspberries. As Sophie finished those on her plate, Mrs. Carrie immediately brought another. But her skin was already itching, forcing he