Chapter 1406

Gloria seemed to have eyes on the door, observing every move Edgar made. He wasn't surprised when she spoke up. "Alright, Mrs. Martin Senior. It's getting late, so you should try to rest." Edgar couldn't shake the feeling that Gloria had endured far too much in her life. This latest event was not just another blow. It stripped away some of her hope for the future. She had been holding on by sheer force of will. While she didn't mention it, the doctor had also advised her to maintain a good mood. However, Edgar had privately consulted with the doctor and learned that Gloria was truly just clinging to life by a thread. Her perseverance stemmed from Joe not recovering his memory and her desire to see her great-grandchild. That belief was what kept her going. But now, the timeframe had shifted from months to five long years. Five years was an eternity for Joe and Skylar, but the same couldn't be said for Gloria. Edgar could sense that her strength was waning, which only deepened hi