Chapter 38

Shu Xia was worried about Qiao Nainai's condition, "What did the doctor say?"

She knew Qiao Nainai had always had heart problems, had undergone bypass surgery several times, and was frequently hospitalized.

Various famous doctors had concluded that Qiao Nainai could only hold on for three years at most, which was why Qiao Muting had signed the three-year Hidden Marriage Agreement with her.

Housekeeper Qin's eyes were a bit red, "The doctor said the old lady's condition is not very optimistic, and hopes the family can let the old lady be happy every day in her remaining limited days; perhaps there might even be some miracles."

Shu Xia's throat felt parched and painful as she stood before the door, looking into the hospital room.

In the room, Qiao Nainai looked very haggard, completely different from her usual kind and smiling self, which made Shu Xia's heart ache to see.

Qiao Muting watched Shu Xia in silence; seeing the genuine concern and worry in her eyes, even if he had some negative impressions of her, he could not deny now that she was truly concerned about his grandmother.

Housekeeper Qin's words also reminded him that he seemed to have chosen the wrong time to propose dissolving the agreement.

"I'm not hungry, I'll wait here for Grandmother to wake up." Shu Xia walked to the side and sat down.

Qiao Muting sat down beside Shu Xia.

Fortunately, the two of them hadn't been sitting for long before the old lady woke up.

The two of them immediately entered the hospital room.

Qiao Nainai looked at them and pulled a smile with little strength, "Did I make you worry?"

"How does Grandmother feel now? Should I call the doctor over?" Shu Xia's voice was exceptionally soft, as if she were coaxing a child.

"Those doctors don't have that many solutions; I've already woken up, so why call them over? Don't worry, Xia Xia, your Zhong Nainai says I have a tough life and can still kick around for a few more years. By the way, you had a fever and were sick yesterday; did Mu Ting take good care of you?"

Qiao Nainai asked while her eyes scanned toward her grandson.

It was very much the posture that if Qiao Muting hadn't taken good care of Shu Xia, she wouldn't let him off the hook.

Qiao Muting had deep worry hidden in his eyes, and upon seeing the sharp, X-ray-like gaze his grandmother swept his way, he looked at Shu Xia.

He didn't know if she would take the opportunity to say something.

"He has always taken good care of me and even had the family doctor check my condition. I'm fine today, completely okay. Grandmother, don't worry, the most important thing right now is you." Shu Xia replied softly.

Qiao Nainai's sharp gaze toward Qiao Muting softened, instantly changing back into a kind grandmother, "Mu Ting is truly not bad; it's all things he should do."

"Housekeeper Qin, give me the thing I had you carry with you." Qiao Nainai looked at Housekeeper Qin.

Housekeeper Qin immediately fished a jewelry box out of his bag.

"Give it to Xia Xia." Qiao Nainai signaled for Housekeeper Qin to hand the jewelry box to Shu Xia.

Shu Xia took it.

"Mu Ting was too busy to buy you a wedding ring, and I couldn't stand to watch it anymore. This ring was one you bid on at the auction house; use it as your wedding ring." Qiao Nainai said, while also glaring at Qiao Muting.

He wouldn't even order a wedding ring for Xia Xia, leaving her, this grandmother, to worry about it.

Qiao Muting frowned.

Shu Xia was slightly startled and didn't open the jewelry box, "Grandmother, the ring is too precious; I cannot accept it."

A ring worth one hundred million—she didn't dare to want it, nor was she qualified to have it. She was going to divorce Qiao Muting tomorrow; she didn't even dare to keep it for a day.

If there were any loss, she wouldn't be able to come up with one hundred million to compensate Qiao Muting.

"Xia Xia, no matter how precious a ring is, it is only a worldly possession; how can it be more important than a person? Accept it, this is Grandmother's heart; be a good girl, put it on and let Grandmother see." Qiao Nainai looked at Shu Xia peacefully.