Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 279

Marguerite felt a deep ache watching Mrs. Murphy looking so frail. Ever since he’d come to live with them, it seemed the household had known no peace.

Mrs. Murphy’s health had been far better before—all these recent troubles had taken a terrible toll, leaving her weaker by the day.

Marguerite sometimes wondered why children could treat their own mother this way. Why was it so hard for them to show a little more understanding? Was the prospect of inheritance really more important than family?

But maybe this was just the way of things in wealthy families like theirs.

After discussing quietly for a while, Marguerite and Leonard returned to Mrs. Murphy’s hospital room. By then, she had woken up from her nap.

“What are you two still doing here? I told you, I’m fine. You dragged me out to this hospital when I’d be so much more comfortable at home. What’s the point of all this?”

Hospitals made Mrs. Murphy uneasy; she’d always hated being here.

“Grandma, your health isn’t what it used to be, that’s why we brought you in for a little rehabilitation. But the doctor said you’re stable now. After a couple days of observation, you’ll be able to go home,” Marguerite soothed, sitting beside her and trying not to let her worry show.

Mrs. Murphy sighed, her voice heavy with resignation. “I know my own body. I’m old, and I really don’t want to be put through the wringer anymore. Even if I’m a little uncomfortable, I can bear it. Besides, I feel at ease at home.”

But Leonard couldn’t bring himself to let her give up. With her health so fragile, he simply couldn’t stop worrying.

“Grandma, I promise—this is the last time. You just had heart surgery, and your recovery hasn’t been easy,” Leonard pleaded, hoping she’d understand.

Marguerite, seeing the impasse, spoke up as well. “She’s right, Grandma. Your health isn’t what it used to be. We just want to help you get better, so you can enjoy your days at home, comfortable and at peace.”

“Please, Grandma—do this for us. Just hang in there through tomorrow, and after that, we won’t ask you to see any more doctors.”