One Night Stand With That Beggar

There was actually a lot more that the Old Master had in mind that he wanted to say, but in the end, he didn’t say it.

His character had long ago established that he was not an articulate person.

Amos did not ask any more questions either. The family went to the amusement park after that.

The Old Master couldn’t ride the roller coaster anymore. Because of his health condition, the staff didn’t allow him to ride it. In the end, he could only wait for them.

Eudora was worried that it would be appropriate for the Old Master to be down there alone, so she took the initiative to accompany him.

They watched as Amos and Juju got into the ride. Juju even said goodbye to the Old Master with a smile.

Eudora watched as she talked to Old Master Granger,

“Juju is very happy.”

The Old Master didn’t say a word. When Eudora turned back, she saw that the Old Master’s face was pale and beads of sweat were slipping down from his forehead. Eudora was shocked and she asked hurriedly,

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I’ll take you to the hospital immediately…”

“Don’t…” the Old Master waved his hand, “No, don’t let them find out.”

Eudora knew that the Old Master was talking about Amos and Juju, so she said hurriedly, “But, your illness…”

“It’s okay!” The Old Master smiled and shook his head, “Just indulge me for a moment. I just want to see Amos smiling on the roller coaster. I couldn’t be there for him when he was younger, and that’s the biggest regret of my life. Not only Amos but also Hank as well, I didn’t love them properly…”

Eudora frowned, “Please don’t say that. I know that you have feelings too!”

“Thank you!” At this moment, the roller coaster reached its peak and descended from the top.

In fact, life was just like a roller coaster. One would slowly reach their peak in the first half of their lives. However, it would only become a bumpy road from thereon.

Not everyone could live their lives smoothly. Life was stormy and the most important thing was that family would always be together.

Eudora thought of something and turned to look for the staff.

“Could I please have a picture of the scene that you just took?”

Those photos were meant for sale, but the staff refused in order to protect the privacy of the individual.

“I’m sorry, Miss. Our photos could only be printed when the parties involved get off the ride and ask for them. This is the rule…”

Eudora certainly knew that it was the rule, but the Old Master couldn’t wait any longer!

She wanted to show him the photos as soon as possible and then take him to the hospital.

“I don’t want anyone else’s. I want my husband’s and my daughter’s! His father is down here. He refuses to go to the hospital until he gets to look at the photos. Please help me!”

Eudora had to talk about it for a long time before they finally agreed.

They quickly printed the photos and Eudora found that the Old Master had been nearly passed out. She was shocked and she woke him up hurriedly.

“Old Master, look at the smiles of Amos and Juju.”

In the photo, Amos and Juju were smiling brightly as they faced the camera.

The Old Master reached out and touched their bright smiling faces in the photo. He finally smiled. He heard sounds of cheers from the roller coaster. For some unknown reason, there was a hint of sadness.

“Now that you’ve seen the photo, I’ll send you to the hospital right away.”

The next second, the Old Master’s fingers dropped and the photo in his hand fell onto the ground.

Eudora shouted, “Old Master.”

…

They had been waiting for a long while in the hospital. None of them spoke.

All of a sudden, there were footsteps sounds coming from the corridor.

Bethany Hamilton, Vincent Granger, and Steven Granger had just arrived.

“How is the Old Master?” Bethany shouted as soon as she arrived.

Eudora glanced at the door of the emergency ward where the Old Master was being rescued at the moment. Bethany’s legs went limp, “How did this happen? Wasn’t he just fine before this? Why did he collapse so easily…”

“Aunt Bethany, don’t worry. The doctor hasn’t said anything yet, has he?”

Bethany nodded. She then looked at the operating room.

When the lights went off, the doctor came out with a solemn expression, “Sorry, we’ve tried our best.”

It was shocking news to them.

Amos was stunned. He then stepped forward and grabbed the doctor’s shoulders tightly.

“Nonsense. Everything was fine just now. How could it be possible…”

The doctor was in so much pain that he could not speak. Eudora took Amos’ hand away hurriedly and said, “Calm down.”

The doctor took a step back nervously and said quickly,

“The patient has been very ill for a long time. He has only been sustained by his strong will all this while. Now that his will is gone and his wish has been fulfilled, it would be only a matter of time till he collapses. You should visit the patient before he is gone…”

After that, the doctor immediately fled.

Bethany could not care less and she rushed into the room quickly.

Soon, her cries came from the ward.

Eudora took a glance at Amos. He looked very solemn. From the moment he grabbed the doctor, he remained motionless until now, and there was no expression on his face.

With a little worry in her heart, Eudora nudged his hand.

“Amos, let’s go in and have a look…”

Amos still didn’t say a word, nor did he move at all. When Eudora tried to call him again, the crying in the room stopped. Then, Bethany came out and said to Amos with reddened eyes, “The Old Master wants to see you.”

Upon hearing that, Amos strode in.

Juju was still holding the balloons that the Old Master had bought for her at the amusement park. At that moment, she reached out to hold Eudora’s sleeve and asked with a little worry.

“Mom, what’s wrong with Grandpa?”

A child should not be burdened with such matters. Eudora did not really want her to know. Hence, she made up a lie, “Grandpa is tired.”

“Oh!” Juju nodded, but her grip on Eudora’s fingers tightened even more.

“Let Grandpa rest then! I will play with Grandpa once he wakes up.”

Meanwhile, Amos was standing by the bedside in the ward, staring at the Old Master who was lying there.

The difference between a person who was filled with vitality with a person who had lost his strength and spirits was really stark. The Old Master, who could still engage in a verbal fight with Amos earlier that morning, had all of a sudden, deteriorated.

He blinked and turned to look at Amos.

“You’re here.”

Amos did not respond, but the Old Master was not angry. He had gotten used to Amos’ character.All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Everything will be arranged according to my will once I’m gone. You may marry Eudora, but no matter what, the reputation and business of the Granger family must not be tarnished.”

Amos couldn’t help mocking him,

“What are you talking about? Are you still unable to let go of the Granger family’s reputation at this point?”

The Old Master didn’t get angry. Instead, he smiled.

“No, I could finally let go now.”