Chapter 1939

Nathaniel often stayed at the office, and sometimes Tommy would arrive in the morning to find him asleep in his chair, indicating another night without rest. Tommy felt helpless, knowing there was little he could do. It was too late to regret it anyway. Despite his frustration, Tommy tried to offer some advice. "Mr. Nicholls, work is important, but you must take care of your health. Your current state is quite worrying." "I'm fine," Nathaniel dismissed, continuing his relentless work schedule. Nathaniel's overwork soon reached Mildred's ears. Though deeply pained by Mavis's departure, Mildred was equally concerned about her grandson's well-being. Hence, she instructed Gabrielle to call Nathaniel and say she was ill. Gabrielle hesitated. "Grandma, I don't think that's appropriate." "What's wrong with that? If you don't, he'll never come home. Nate is just as stubborn a streak as your grandpa." Gabrielle was taken aback. Why was Mildred dragging him into this? G