The Beauty and the Brain

Chapter 144

Marie looked at her coldly, “Olive, it’s you who can’t understand human language. Didn’t you hear

Edward say that Grandpa didn’t want to be disturbed. by others? What were you trying to do by barging

in so recklessly? Prove your filial piety?”

“My filial piety doesn’t need proof! I’m just worried about Grandpa!” Olive

shouted.

Marie sneered, “If you don’t need proof, then don’t make a fuss here. If you’re worried that Grandpa’s

poor health means his time is near, and that I’ll take the opportunity to grab his shares, then there’s no

need for that either.

Firstly, Grandpa was just recuperating and didn’t have any serious illness. Secondly, taking away your

shares was bound to happen sooner or later, and it

had nothing to do with Grandpa’s health.”

“Marie Spence! You…” Olive was left speechless by the ridicule.

She originally came over to check on Asher’s health, but Edward adamantly refused to let her in. She

only heard from the housekeeper that Asher was not seriously ill, just constantly lacking energy.

She was worried that if Asher had an accident and left unexpectedly, and only Marie was by his side,

wouldn’t Marie use her proximity to the powerful to obtain favor and take away those shares?

She was about to speak when Edward came out and said to Marie, “Ms. Marie, Old Mr. Spence has

woken up and asked for you to come in.”

Marie nodded, and Olive asked, “What about me? What about me?”

Edward laughed and said, “Ms. Olive, Old Mr. Spence didn’t say he wanted to see you.”

Before Olive had a chance to speak, Marie said, “In that case, Edward, please clòse the door and let

the unrelated person leave, so as not to disturb

Grandpa’s rest.”

Edward nodded, closed the door, and followed Marie. Olive was left outside, stomped her foot, and

knocked on the door a few times, but received no

response. With no other choice, she had to leave.

Marie walked into the room and saw Asher already sitting up in bed, taking his medicine. She smiled

and approached him, asking, “Grandpa, are you awake? How are you feeling?”

Asher also smiled and said, “You still remember to come back and see how I’m doing? I thought you

were going to live in France!”

Marie chuckled and said, “Not at all, you’re always talking nonsense!”

Asher was drinking the medicine and didn’t pay attention to her. Marie asked, “Grandpa, how are you

feeling? Should I ask Gavin to come over and take a

look?”

Asher shook his head and said, “It’s nothing serious, I’m just getting old. I

was tired from the two days of the birthday party. It’s not a big deal, no need

to bother Gavin.”

“It was my fault, I shouldn’t have taken you on airplanes back and forth, causing you to be tired,” Marie

said with her head down.

Asher had gotten older and, unlike young people, the quick dinner journey combined with the banquet

the next day was too much for his body to handle.

“Silly girl, what are you talking about? I had a great time!” Asher comforted

her with a smile.

Marie laughed and said, “Let’s have Gavin take a look, I don’t trust other

doctors.”

Asher couldn’t argue with him, so he agreed. Marie went to the living room to call Gavin, asking him to

come over and treat Asher. Gavin immediately

agreed.

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Marie went back to the room and accompanied Asher while he finished his

medicine. She then brought him the oatmeal she had cooked in the kitchen

and let him take a few sips before Gavin arrived.

As soon as he entered, Gavin briefly greeted Marie and sat down, asking, “Old Mr. Spence, what’s

bothering you?”

Asher waved his hand and said, “It’s fine, I just feel weak. It’s just that Marie

made too much of a fuss.”

Gavin opened the medicine box and said with a smile, “It’s not making too much of a fuss, Marie is just

being filial to you.”

Gavin checked Asher, put away the medical kit, and said, “It’s nothing serious, just exhaustion. Rest a

bit and take some traditional medicine to recuperate, and you’ll be fine.”

Asher looked at Marie proudly, “See! I told you everything would be fine,

didn’t I?”

Marie laughed and said, “Yes! You’re right!”

Marie took Gavin to the door and asked, “Gavin, tell me the truth, was Grandpa really tired?”

Gavin nodded and said, “Don’t worry, there’s really nothing wrong. I’m just

tired. It’s true that I’m getting older, so I need to pay more attention to my health in the next couple of

years.”

Marie nodded and said, “Thank you.”

Gavin laughed, went out and got in the car, preparing to leave. Suddenly, he rolled down the window

and asked, “How are Iliana and Andres doing?”

Marie was taken aback, “Iliana and Andres?”

Gavin nodded, “Yeah! I think those two may have a little something going on!

Iliana is way better than that woman Nataly!”

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Marie pouted, “Can you not compare Iliana and Nataly? Lowering the

standards…”

Gavin laughed, “Alright, alright, but Marie, Dennis really cares about you. Nataly was just a fool that

one time, and Dennis already considered having the Carmen family take her back to England!”

Marie knew it, she felt delighted inside, but didn’t say anything.

Gavin knocked on the glass and said, “Honestly, Iliana is really great. If there’s a chance, could we try

to set her up with Andres?”

Marie firmly shook her head, “No way! Andres was completely devoted to

Nataly, I would never throw Iliana to the wolves!” NôvelDrama.Org is the owner.

Gavin said helplessly, “Andres is such a fool when it comes to emotions. I

don’t think he really liked Nataly that much; he’s just been holding on to this unrequited love for all

these years!”

Marie shook her head, “That won’t work either, he has an unforgettable lover in his heart, so it’s

impossible! Besides, Iliana has a childhood sweetheart, and

she’s not interested in Andres at all.”

Upon hearing that Iliana had found someone she fancied, Gavin shook his head in disappointment,

“Ah! It seems Andres is destined to live as a bachelor

for the rest of his life!”

Marie was speechless.

Gavin drove away, while Marie went back to watch Asher finish eating. She

helped Edward clean up a bit, and then accompanied Asher in conversation until he became tired and

fell asleep. Only then did Marie return to her room.

This went on for almost a week, and it was only then that Asher gradually regained his energy and was

able to go for a stroll in the garden.