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    Both women were of average height, their faces kind and gentle, exuding an air of warmth.

    “Miss Harper, these are Gia and Alma,” the bodyguard introduced them. “They have extensive experience in caring for the elderly. Each of them will take a 12-hour shift. Their daily rate is one hundred fifty dors, and I’ve given each a credit card for daily expenses.”

    Once the introductions wereplete, Brenna turned to the caretakers. “Take good care of my grandmother. Get her anything she needs. I will arrange for her meals to be delivered three times a day, and she will be in the hospital for about two weeks. If her treatment requires more funds, contact me immediately.”

    Brenna handed a business card to each of the women.

    A spark of respect lit up in the caretakers’ eyes as they recognized Brenna’s role as the CEO of apany, despite her youth.

    “Rest assured, Miss Harper, your grandmother is in good hands with us,” Gia said, offering a reassuring smile.

    Just then, Brenna’s phone buzzed. Ethan’s name shed on the screen. She grabbed her bag and smiled at her grandmother. “Grandma, I need to get back to work now. I’ll visit you again tomorrow.”

    Tears welled up in Joann’s eyes. Without Brenna’s help today, she would have been sent home with nothing, no hope for treatment, and perhaps not even much time to live.

    She reached for Brenna’s hand. “Don’t give your father a single cent. Remember how he treated you when you were little. That’s all I’ll say. Please don’t feel pressured to visit me if you’re busy. I already feel lucky just to have your help with my hospital bills.”

    With a soft voice, Brenna reassured her, “I’ll make sure you get the best care, Grandma. I’ll visit you often, and I won’t let anything happen to you.” Brenna offered her grandmother onest gentle squeeze before leaving the room. After noticing she’d missed Ethan’s call, she dialed him back, and he answered right away.

    “Are you ready to leave?” Ethan said, his voice gentle.

    Brenna responded, “Yeah, I’ll meet you downstairs.”

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    Stepping outside, Brenna spotted Alec loitering near the doorway, a cigarette burning between his fingers. He was mumbling into his phone but quickly ended the call as soon as he noticed her.

    He quicklyposed himself. “I know I was out of line earlier,” he said, forcing a faint smile. “Please don’t hold it against me. I am done asking for money. I want you to know that I’ll take care of her. She’s my mother, after all.”

    Still, Brenna couldn’t shake her doubts. Would he really keep this promise? She was curious about who had caused such a drastic change in his attitude. Who had gotten through to him?

    Careful not to let her true feelings show, she said, “I have meetingster this afternoon. Take care of Joann and reach out if you need anything.”

    Before he could reply, she turned away and made her way to Ethan, who was just stepping out of the elevator.

    A quick look confirmed that Gracie was nowhere in sight. That alone lifted her spirits.

    Brenna asked Ethan, “How’s your grandmother doing today?”

    Ethan answered with a smile, “She’s doing great. She eats well and sleeps soundly; the doctor says her health is perfect.”

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