Chapter 51 Thorny Fairy
Downstairs, Reese had no idea about Malcolm's decision.
She still had things to attend to.
She didn't want to listen to Everly and Alyssa nagging, so she bade farewell to Grandpa Flynn and left. But instead of heading towards the company, she took a taxi straight to an apartment in the suburbs.
A renowned doctor lived there, a teacher she had known during her studies. Although retired now, he still held a distinguished reputation in the medical field. Today, she came here only to get medicine from him. It wasn't available on the market and was difficult to find. Applying this medicine to Malcolm's legs would be the icing on the cake.
Once his legs were healed, she could inquire about her grandmother. Even if he doubted her intentions, he would owe her for helping him with his legs.
She raised her hand and knocked on the door, and soon a maid arrived. Seeing the maid, she was about to introduce herself, but the maid had already stepped aside.
"Sir has been waiting for you for a long time; please come in."
"Thank you." Reese walked in and followed the maid to the backyard.
It was filled with precious herbs, exuding a familiar scent that made Reese feel at ease. She didn't like the smell of flowers and plants, but preferred the aroma of these herbs. Her mood improved significantly as soon as she arrived here, at least happier than when she was at the Flynn family's.
From afar, she saw Grandpa Robert and called out cheerfully, "Grandpa Robert!"
Robert turned and saw Reese standing not too far away, waving at him with a sweet smile on her face.
"Reese, you finally came. How have you been lately? Is your grandmother doing well?"
When her grandmother fell seriously ill, Reese's medical skills were not advanced enough, so she had asked Grandpa Robert to take a look. They became somewhat acquainted through this. But mentioning her grandmother inevitably made Reese feel a bit melancholic, and she forced a bitter smile.
"Grandpa, my grandmother passed away two months ago."
"How could she have passed away?"
This news startled Robert. Reese pulled Grandpa Robert to sit on the nearby chair.
"It was an accident. Let's not dwell on that. Grandpa, do you have the medicine I asked you about on our last phone call?"
"Of course I have it. But that medicine is especially rare. I had to ask around extensively to find it for you." Reese affectionately linked her arm with Grandpa Robert's, acting like a little girl.
"I knew you would always dote on me, Grandpa."
"But Reese, that medicine is considered a divine remedy. Who are you going to give it to?"
"Um... to my husband," Reese answered truthfully.
"When did you get married? Why didn't I know?" Robert was taken aback by this revelation.
Reese was already married, and her heart had grown cold. He still planned to introduce his grandson to her so that the two can get to know each other. It seemed that he was a step behind.
"This is a long story," she said.
"Alright, bring him over when you have time. When do you plan on going back to the medical school? The dean called me last time and said that you suddenly left, and there are many patients waiting for your appointment. Thinking back to those days, you were my most valued successor. At such a young age, you had such incredible talent in the field of medicine. I can't even compare to you now."
Robert's eyes filled with proud smiles as he reminisced about the past. Reese was his favorite as she was smart, quick-witted, and capable of figuring out things that even he couldn't understand. She was a rare talent in the medical field.
"I have some matters to take care of during this period, so I may have to wait a bit longer," she replied.
"Then let me get the medicine for you first. You seem busy, so make sure to eat before you go back today," Grandpa Robert insisted.
"No need, Grandpa. I have to go back to work," Reese politely declined.
"You still need to work? With your salary, you won't have to worry about food and clothing for your whole life, even without doing anything," Grandpa Robert teased. Robert used to have the highest salary until Reese appeared, and now she has to be deferential to him to some extent.
"Grandpa, don't make fun of me. I really need to work. Besides, there's nothing else for me to do, so I need to pass the time," Reese explained. As they chatted, Robert went back to his room and fetched the medicine for her, handing it directly to her. Reese accepted it gratefully.
"I'll transfer the money to you, Grandpa, when I get back." Even though Grandpa Robert didn't need that money, Reese felt obligated to give it.
Just as they were talking, a cheerful voice rang out, "Grandpa, I'm back."
Upon hearing the voice of his grandson, Robert quickly pulled Reese over.
"Reese, you haven't met my grandson yet. Let me introduce you."
As Remington stepped into the living room, he saw his Grandpa Flynn holding hands with a fair-skinned, delicate-looking girl, her face filled with a radiant smile. It was rare for him to see Grandpa Flynn so happy in front of someone. He considered himself to have seen countless beauties, but seldom had he come across someone with such a unique charm, especially those eyes which were clear and pure, with a slight upward tilt at the outer corners, exuding a captivating allure.
Reese had no interest in men and declined, "Grandpa, there's no need. I have something to attend to and need to leave."
She walked past Remington without even glancing at him, leaving him feeling quite deflated. How could a small girl like her be so dismissive and dare to refuse Grandpa Flynn's request? Everyone else would be respectful when they encountered Grandpa Flynn, after all, he was a heavyweight in the medical field.
He shouted arrogantly at Reese's back, "Stop right there! Do you think you can leave without even acknowledging me?"
Robert sighed. This grandson of mine is looking for trouble. He actually dared to speak to Reese like this. That girl has a personality harder than a stone. Unlike ordinary girls who are soft, as long as the other person is strong, she can become even stronger.
In his lifetime, he had the fortune of seeing her arguing with a medical genius. Everyone advised Reese not to provoke that genius, but she dared to stand up and argue with him. What was even more surprising was that she actually won.
Reese stopped and turned around. Her previously clear eyes instantly became as sharp as a blade, scanning Remington, startling him.
"I have paid for this medicine. Besides, did you help me find it? Even if I owe someone a favor, it's to your grandpa, not you. What does it have to do with you?"
Remington didn't expect her to look so beautiful and speak with a sting. And where did his inexplicable fear come from just now? Could it be that he, a grown man, can be scared by this girl in her twenties?
He straightened his back and looked at Reese with disdain.
"Do you know my grandpa's identity? Anyone who comes to my house treats him respectfully. Yet, you talk to him so casually. Do you understand manners? And when you see me, you don't even bother to say hello and just want to leave as if nothing happened. Truly uncultured."
A coldness flashed in Reese's eyes, a complete contrast to her meek appearance from earlier.
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