Chapter 721
Gianna quickly went to help Leyla sit up. Initially, Eileen intended to help, but Leyla’s grip on her hands was firm.
“Eileen, spend a little time talking with your grandmother. But keep it brief, her health isn’t the best,” Gianna gently told Eileen. Eileen nodded in agreement, and Gianna gestured for the servants to leave the room.
They were reunited for the first time, clasping hands tightly. Tears formed in Eileen’s eyes as she struggled to find the right words.
Leyla leaned back against the headboard, pointed to the cabinet, and said, “Open that.”
Eileen pulled out the drawer and found a small photo album and a pair of bracelets inside.
The photo album contained numerous photographs taken since her birth. Among them were several pictures of a woman who resembled her about sixty percent. The woman, sporting a long ponytail, appeared vibrant and was smiling. She seemed like a successful businesswoman from that time period. There was a subtle tenderness in her eyes as she looked at the baby in her arms.
“Your mother was once a formidable figure. When you went missing, she fell apart. You were her entire world. Sadly, she couldn’t hold on until you returned.” Tears rolled down Leyla’s cheeks. She reached up to smooth Eileen’s messy hair and gently touched her face. “You look just like your mother.” Eileen let Leyla search for signs of her mother in her features, allowing her to express the longing and worry she had felt over the years.
About ten minutes later, Gianna entered the room and gave Eileen a knowing look. She then stepped over to Leyla and said, “Mom, try not to get too excited. Eileen is back for good and won’t be leaving. She’s had a long flight to get here. Let her rest for a bit. During dinner, you can ask her more questions. Does that sound okay?”
Leyla wiped away her tears and nodded to Eileen. “Alright, go rest now.”
Gianna stood up and led Eileen out of the room.
The spacious living room was brightly lit, with retro decor. Gianna escorted Eileen to the last room and gestured for her to take a seat.
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“This was your mother’s room while she was alive. You can stay here from now on. It’s filled with things she left behind, and your grandmother insists that nothing be touched,” Gianna explained.
“I understand,” Eileen said, surveying the room and nodding at Gianna with a smile.
After a moment, Gianna sighed and added, “You should spend more time at home. When it’s time for a meal, you can bring some food to your grandmother and talk to her for a little while every day. She shouldn’t get too worked up.”
This meant that Leyla wouldn’t be able to join them for meals. After a brief pause, Eileen suggested, “Maybe we should take Grandma to the hospital.”
Gianna shook her head firmly. “The hospital is too far. She wouldn’t be able to handle the trip.”
That made sense. The journey back from the hospital earlier had already taken a long time.
“What if we invited the doctor to come here instead?” Eileen asked, unable to bear the thought of Leyla enduring her illness at home.