Chapter 1610
Belinda drew a deep breath and turned toward Gwenda with purpose. “Grandma, would you please retrieve the first aid kit for me?”
“Certainly,” Gwenda responded promptly and left to fulfill the request.
“What possible use could you have for the first aid kit? Belinda, I’ve already told you I’m perfectly fine,” Gwenda said with a resigned smile.
“I just need to check your temperature,” Belinda replied firmly.
Gwenda began to protest, but Belinda cut her off mid-sentence. “Just to be absolutely certain, okay?” Belinda gazed at Gwenda with a mixture of concern and unwavering seriousness.
“Alright,” Gwenda conceded.
Once Gwenda returned carrying the first aid kit, Belinda took her temperature.
The reading showed completely normal parameters.
She put the thermometer back in the kit and closed the lid.
Then she looked directly at Gwenda with searching eyes. “Your temperature is perfectly normal. Grandma, are you experiencing any other symptoms or discomfort?”
Gwenda shook her head. “No. I’m absolutely fine, dear. The sneezing happened simply because my nose felt slightly itchy. You really don’t need to worry about me.”
“I’m relieved to hear that you’re well,” Belinda nodded, releasing a long breath of relief.
At that moment, Faye, standing nearby, suddenly spoke up. “I’m sorry, Belinda. I overreacted. I was too worried. I thought, given her age, her health might be fragile. She sneezed several times, and I worried she might be hiding something from you to avoid worrying you. That’s why I rushed upstairs to call you.”
Her tone carried unmistakable notes of remorse.
As Belinda observed Faye’s earnest expression, her gaze deepened.
At that moment, Belinda found herself unable to put her emotions into words. A surge of frustration and resignation twisted in her chest.
Faye had shown up at their door again—yet this time, she claimed it was out of concern for Gwenda. Gwenda had sneezed a couple of times, and while it was likely nothing, Faye had used it as a pretext to come knocking.
Belinda knew she couldn’t reasonably accuse Faye of wrongdoing. Technically, Faye’s actions were thoughtful. Yet, Belinda felt sick to her stomach because of it.
“Never mind,” Belinda finally said, forcing a strained smile. “Thanks for your concern about my grandma.”
Faye smiled sweetly. “We’re family. No need to thank me.”
Gwenda, ever perceptive, intervened. “Alright now, I’m fine. You can all stop worrying. You can go back to your rooms and get some rest.”
Lucas nodded politely. “Okay. We’ll head upstairs.”
Gwenda waved them off with a gentle smile.
Lucas reached for Belinda’s hand, and together they walked back upstairs.