Gladys asked again, but the doctor insisted on talking to the patient’s family. So, she pulled out her phone and called Noah. She kept muttering, “Come on! Pick up the phone!”

He answered the phone, but he was keeping Gianna company right now. So, he was rather annoyed and impatient.

“We’ll talk about it when I get back.” With that, he hung up the phone.

The old servant was so worked up that she burst into tears. Gwynn walked over to the window and cast her glance outside. Her voice was soft. “I found out I had liver cancer a few months back. I did a test in Silvercrest, but I declined treatment.

“The fact is, I didn’t want to be treated. Are you stumped because I don’t have much time left in my hourglass, doc? It’s okay. You don’t have to hide anything from me. I’m prepared for the worst.”

She paused for a while and added, “I’m worried about Lorian. That’s all.”

Gladys was completely stunned. Then, she wailed. “You’re not thinking straight, Ms. Gwynn! How could you not tell Mr.