Meggie's driver arrived quickly.Logan was not invited. This gathering was for the women, so he had to go back to work.Grace took Sophia and Emily into the car.Emily walked in front. As she reached for the car door handle, Sophia quickly interjected, "Sorry, I get car sick in the front seat. I'll sit in the back."Emily looked at Sophia, who had already taken a seat in the back, and nodded, "Okay."Meggie's driver observed them, his eyes moving thoughtfully between them.Emily sat in the front passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt.The seatbelt left a long mark on her skirt. Looking in the rearview mirror, Emily saw Sophia wearing the white dress Mr. Satan had given her. She carefully smoothed the hem of her dress, not allowing even a single wrinkle.Emily glanced at her own skirt…Emily chuckled softly, realizing Sophia's intention.The car soon arrived at the Norman family's gate. Meggie's maid Bella was already waiting at the door, her face full of a loving smile, "Hello, Megg
Meggie's tone was a bit harsh, and everyone was startled.Sophia had already stepped into Meggie's room but retreated a step in fright.Emily was walking at the back. Seeing Sophia step back, she also stopped.Bella smiled to ease the awkwardness: "Meggie usually uses sandalwood incense. She doesn't like other scents, fearing they would pollute her devotion to Jesus. She doesn't allow flowers in her yard, only bamboo, to prevent other fragrances from mixing in."Sophia hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry. I thought I was meeting someone important today, so I wore perfume. It was out of respect for Meggie."Bella smiled, "You are a cultured person, so you consider many things.""Yes," Sophia said proudly, "I have a master's degree." She glanced at Emily, who hadn't attended college.Bella nodded, "You are very impressive."Sophia's words were intended to boast, especially since Emily hadn't gone to college. She thought it was her pride.The Norman family would never accept a woman without
Bella reminded her, "Sophia, Meggie asked you who the person standing behind you was.""Oh," Sophia snapped out of it and quickly said, "That was my mother. She accompanied me here."Meggie rolled her eyes, "Why did you bring your mother to see me? Are you afraid I might eat you?"Sophia's heart pounded, and she hurriedly shook her head, "No. My mother was worried I might anger you because I'm young, so she came with me."Meggie closed her eyes and coldly asked, "How old are you?""Twenty-four.""Twenty-four?" Meggie sneered, "You don't look like a 24-year-old woman."Sophia couldn't understand the meaning of Meggie's words. Without Grace by her side, she felt very awkward.Was Meggie saying she looked much older?But this dress was supposed to make her look pure and cute."Ha," Meggie exchanged a glance with Bella and laughed lightly, "Not only is she a fool, but she's also half mute."To prove she wasn't mute, Sophia quickly said, "I really am 24. I just told Bella that I have been
Emily leaned closer to Meggie, sniffed lightly, and chuckled, "You only smell of sandalwood. And your lips are a bit pale, so I guess you haven't eaten anything today."Meggie laughed heartily, "You're very perceptive. Recently, I haven't had much appetite. I can't eat anything, don't want to eat, and sometimes feel nauseous. So, I just stopped eating."Bella looked worried and sighed, "You should take care of your health. You don't feel like eating every day, and the chef makes different meals for you every day. But you either don't eat or eat very little. This isn't good for your health.""Ah, you're too worried about me. I know my body. I don't feel hungry, so I don't want to eat," Meggie said, glancing at Sophia. She was still standing there, head bowed, looking at the floor, her face pale and jaw clenched."Miss Morgan," Meggie called out.Sophia didn't realize "Miss Morgan" referred to her. She continued to stand with her head down, lost in thought.Meggie cleared her throat lou
Ten minutes later, Bella brought in four doctors."Meggie, the doctors are here.""They're here?" Meggie reached out and held onto Emily's arm. "Help me up."Emily naturally supported Meggie by the elbow, helping her adjust her sitting position.Mandy glanced at their holding hands but said nothing."Alright, tell me, what's wrong with my body?"Everyone looked at the doctors.The lead doctor, who appeared to be in his sixties and quite authoritative, spoke up, "Meggie, without a hospital examination, it's hard for us to make a definitive diagnosis. We can only speculate based on experience. However, speculation is not as accurate as examination results. I suggest you...""Just tell me your speculation," Meggie frowned slightly and murmured to Emily, "He's younger than me but more long-winded."Emily chuckled softly, lowering her voice, "He's a doctor. He has to be responsible for his patients."Alex said, "Doctor, please share your speculation. It will help my mother and me decide if
Emily not only understood nutrition, but she also knew a lot about medical care and some healing methods from the East.Her foster father and uncle had overworked themselves for their family in their youth, resulting in many chronic illnesses, especially stomach problems.They didn’t have medical insurance, and each hospital visit cost a lot of money, so William often endured the pain and didn’t go to the hospital. One day, he vomited blood, and Emily tearfully took him to the hospital for an examination.The results shocked them. William had a perforated stomach, and it had been a long time. If it got worse, it could turn into stomach cancer.William was unwilling to take leave or be hospitalized because he couldn’t afford the medical bills. He just bought some painkillers and took Emily home.Seeing William in pain every day, Emily felt very distressed. She began to study medical knowledge. She learned that stomach problems are a long-term chronic illness that cannot be completely c
Alex thought it was a good idea: "Mandy, I think this is a good plan. Mom can go to the hospital for treatment with peace of mind, and you’re free to help her at home. What do you think?"Mandy didn’t think it was a good idea.Mandy needed to go shopping, watch movies, and enjoy her milk baths and Thai massages. Staying at Meggie’s house every day? That was absolutely impossible."It’s not that I’m unwilling," Mandy said with a slightly embarrassed smile, "but I’m currently preparing for Vincent’s wedding. The wedding is very complicated, and I don’t have time to help Meggie."Alex nodded, "Then why don’t we have Janet and Bryden come?""Those two kids are like monkeys; don’t disturb God’s peace!" Meggie decided, "Mandy will help me. Mandy, let me tell you, serving God is not just a job; it requires sincerity. If God knows your heart isn’t sincere, He will be displeased."Meggie’s last words carried a hint of warning.Mandy understood her meaning. Although Meggie was old, she wasn’t m
Mr. Satan bypassed Grace and walked directly into the room.Sophia’s eyes widened, almost popping out of their sockets!This man, isn’t he Emily’s wanted criminal boyfriend?How could he be here?Who was he calling grandma?Meggie’s response gave him the answer: "You still remember to visit me?"Mr. Satan smiled and greeted Alex and Mandy: "Dad, Mandy."Alex and Mandy were his foster parents, but Mr. Satan’s way of addressing them showed his attitude towards them.Alex stood up, patted his shoulder, and frowned, "Why are you so late?""There was an unexpected situation this morning that I had to deal with," Mr. Satan said as he stopped in front of Meggie, looking concerned. "Grandma, how are you feeling? What did the doctor say?"Talking about this topic made Meggie angry: "Don’t let those people come here again. They said a bunch of useless things and even suggested I might have cancer! Even if I don’t have cancer, they could make me die from anger!"Mr. Satan chuckled, "You’re still