Hugo and I quickly got up to greet her at the door.
“Grandma!”
“Good, good, good. You were eating, weren’t you?”
The Old Madam smiled, looking us up and down, then had someone open the thermal container she brought
A faint medicinal smell waited from the steaming container.
“Hugo, drink this quickly.”
Hugo wrinkled his nose, his expression just like a child being forced to take medicine by their parents.
I couldn’t help but stifle a laugh.
“Grandma, what is this now?”
The old lady took my hand and patted it gently.
“Nancy, dear, don’t mind this. This old woman doesn’t know how many days she has left. I’ve waited so long for Hugo to get married, and seeing you two so well–matched makes me happy”
I smiled sweetly, “Grandma, please don’t say such things. You’re in good health and will surely live to be a hundred. Hugo and I will take care of you together!“”
My words delighted the old lady so much she couldn’t stop smiling. “This child is so much better than that blockhead”
The “blockhead” Hugo showed no sign of anger at being called that.
“Grandma, why y are you telling her all this?”
The Old Madam pretended to be angry, glaring at him lovingly.
“You! Such a good girl like Nancy marrying you. If you dare to upset her, I’ll break your legs myself!”
Hugo was also surprised that the Old Madam liked me so much.
“Drink the medicine quickly, it’s good for your health
Hugo had no choice but to pick up the bowl and down it in one go.
I felt bitter just watching him, but he didn’t even frown, as if he was used to it.
“Ah–that’s more like it. Get your body strong and healthy, so you can hurry up and have children!”
Hugo, who was wiping his mouth, started coughing, his face suddenly turning unpleasant.
“Grandma, you… you haven’t believed those online rumors, have you?
As a bystander who knew more than the general public, I knew Hugo wasn’t lame at all, he was actually….hmm!
No wonder the old lady was so insistent on watching him drink the medicine. She really had good intentions!
The Old Madam looked serious, “How could those online rumors be baseless? Hugo, listen to your grandmother?”
I nodded repeatedly, agreeing with her,
“That’s right, you should listen to Grandma. Grandma, don’t worry, I’ll make sure he exercises regularly!”
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“Good, good! Hugo, you’ve made the right choice with this wifer
The Old Madam’s face beamed with joy. “It’s so much livelier living with young people. This old woman wants to stay here. You won’t mind, w you?”
I shook my head repeatedly, and Hugo said she could stay as long as she liked.
The Old Madam smiled at us both. “Good, then I’ll stay to keep an eye on you two!”
Me: ???
Hugo glanced at me, looking somewhat gleeful.
That night, I was forced to share a room with Hugo.
He leaned against the big bed, quietly reading a book, while I sat awkwardly on the nearby sofa.
“How about… I go back to my room after Grandma falls asleep?”
Without looking up, he said, “She gets up at five in the morning. Can you wake up that early?”
Who does he think he is–though he’s right!
“Ah, well…
Hugo pointed at the sofa, “Choose between the floor or the sofa.”
“Aren’t gentlemen supposed to let ladies sleep on the bed?”
Hugo raised an eyebrow, “When did I ever say I was a gentleman?”
I twitched my mouth.
“My health isn’t good, so it’s only natural that I sleep on the bed,”
His words left me speechless.
Fine, sleeping is just sleeping. It’s not like I haven’t slept before.
I hadn’t even finished preparing the floor bedding when I heard a knock on the door.
“Nancy, Hugo, are you asleep?”
The Old Madam?
I quickly looked at Hugo, silently asking what to do.
He calmly lifted the blanket and patted the space next to him.
Sleep sleep together?
i stared at him with wide eyes.
Hugo smiled slightly and asked, “Scared?”
I’m the type who can’t resist a challenge,
4:00 PM ch
