Seeing that Peter was about to criticize her, Gale quickly changed the subject. "What a coincidence. I came to see Mom today, and I didn't expect you to bring Joshua along. Dad, I just mentioned to Mom that in a couple of days, I'll bring Nicole and Joshua to visit her, to liven up this hospital room."

"Yeah, it's indeed quite a coincidence." he agreed.

Joshua crossed his arms casually. "I wish you had brought Nicole along too. Unfortunately, she sleeps like a pig in the afternoon."

Mary was also pleasantly surprised. She had not expected to see her well-concealed grandson first.

"Joshua, come, come, come. Come over to my side." Mary beckoned him over.

"Here I come, Grandma!"

Joshua ran toward the hospital room but hesitated when he saw Natalie. "Hey, bad lady? Why are you here?"

Natalie and Joshua locked eyes. She had seen this young boy many times before. He had lived with the Lefitng family, and Aurum had treated him exceptionally well, showering him with endless love, almost