Chapter 31

Ben stayed in the room for quite some time before he stood up to leave.

"Take care of yourself, Grandpa, I can't have you missing your check-ups for absolutely no reason"

"No need to worry, I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself, I've been doing that for years before you even took your first breath. For a young man, you shouldn't be such a nag, your complaints are more likely to drive me to an early grave " He responded, trying to put to rest any anxiety that Ben had about his health.

"Alright then, I'll tell Steve to keep an eye on you at all times" Ben Suggested.

His old eyes darted at Ben, who acted as if he did not hear a word he just said."Suit yourself then" he said before re-adjusting himself on the bed to lie down. "You can go now, I need to rest" he brushed him off and then continued.

"Any more word from you and I might just kick the bucket" The shrewd old man joked, he seemed to find some sort of relief in making light of death, perhaps that came with old age.

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