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Chapter 9

Author: Blessed assurance
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-02 23:48:53

Christine’s POV

Immediately, I checked her temperature and it was scorching under my fingertips. Grandma Eleanor’s forehead burned in high temperature. My heart clenched as I grabbed my phone, dialing the family doctor. Dr. Patel arrived within the hour. She examined Grandma, her stethoscope gliding over her chest as her brow furrowed in concentration.

“Her blood pressure is high,” Dr. Patel said, tucking her tools back into her bag. “She’s been under stress.” She added. Perhaps it’s likely from the recent vacation.

“She needs rest, Christine, and make sure she takes her medication.” She handed me a small bottle of pills, her eyes softening. “Keep her calm. No excitement, no arguments. So her blood pressure can return to normal.”

I nodded. “Thank you, Doctor.”

Dr. Patel gave a curt nod and left. I turned back to Grandma, who lay propped against the pillows. Then I helped her to sit up, resting her head on a bed rest. I carried her meal the maid had brought as I spoon-fed her a light
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