Chapter 97

Chapter 97:
Next to her stood another caregiver, much slimmer in build.
“You think you’re worn out?” the slimmer caregiver replied. “You’re looking after Derek Watson, right? Everyone knows he’s the easiest to manage, and he pays more than anyone else.”
Derek’s caregiver agreed with a slow nod. “That’s right. Everything became more difficult when his daughter-in-law stopped visiting.”
A spark of surprise crossed the slim caregiver’s face. “Really? Is that so?”
“Absolutely,” replied the caregiver, reaching behind to rub her aching back. “She used to come by often and handled a lot of things herself. Honestly, she’s more attentive than most of us in this line of work.”
The slim caregiver looked unconvinced. “Are you sure? I keep seeing people online talk about her reputation. There are rumors that she ignores her husband’s cheating just for a comfortable life.”
Derek’s caregiver gave her a gentle tap, making her pause. “You actually listen to that online gossip? We caregivers know what it takes to look after someone who’s sick. The Watsons have so much money. If she was really that selfish, why would she put herself through all this?”
Still, the slim caregiver seemed doubtful. “But what if she’s just putting on an act?” Follow current novᴇls on (.)net
Derek’s caregiver shook her head and continued rubbing her back. “If that were true, she’d only need to pretend for her husband. Nobody would go this far otherwise. Didn’t you notice how often Derek’s been admitted lately?” The slim caregiver offered a small nod in response.
“It’s because the servants at home weren’t giving him the best care,” said Derek’s caregiver with a sigh. “They’re not careless, of course, but she always paid extra attention. Derek was better off with her around. And her mother-in-law had nothing to worry about. But now? The poor old lady’s wearing herself out.”
A look of confusion flickered across the slim caregiver’s face. “I thought…”
They kept chatting, the conversation drifting further, while Brandon remained just out of sight, listening quietly.
His grandfather had always meant the world to their family, so only the most trusted caregivers were chosen for him.
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There were always enough doctors, nurses, caregivers, and servants at the family’s disposal. Still, there was a noticeable difference between professional care and the kind of attention someone who truly cared could give.
Until now, Brandon had never given much thought to that difference.
The memory resurfaced as Millie gently took his hand and reassured him softly, “Brandon, you don’t need to worry. I’ll make sure your grandpa’s well taken care of.”
He remembered the stacks of care books she had brought home, the pages filled with her handwritten notes. She had taken the time to study every detail.
Brandon looked down briefly, the weight of his thoughts growing heavier. Millie always followed through with whatever she set out to do.
Crobert Hospital was just a short distance from the sanatorium where Derek was. Brandon wondered if Millie might still be there. The thought crossed his mind—should he pay her a visit?
At Crobert Hospital, it was already midday.
Alexia explained that her friend hadn’t responded yet, so she had decided to visit during her lunch hour. That left her brother, Giffard, with the task of bringing lunch to Millie.
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