Chapter 86

Ryan's POV I heard the doctor's diagnosis and my mind went blank. I couldn't believe Grandmother was actually sick, and seriously ill at that. Just yesterday we'd been plotting to use the "sick grandmother" trick to lure Serena back to the mansion, and now Grandmother had actually collapsed. Talk about coincidences. Especially when the doctor mentioned her emotional distress, it made me suspicious that Grandmother might be faking it. She'd been constantly worrying about her youngest son—my uncle. I questioned the doctor sharply, "Are you certain you're not exaggerating?" The doctor looked taken aback. "Mr. Blackwood, what are you suggesting? Would I dare lie about something this serious?" "If you don't believe me, feel free to consult other physicians. If their conclusions differ, I'll never set foot in your home again." To confirm Grandmother wasn't putting on an act, I called two doctors I completely trusted to examine her. The results were the same—Grandmother was genuinely ill. Whi