Chapter 227

Elena began to calm down. "Scarlett, Grandma's gone. No one's ever going to cook a roast for me anymore. I'm so sad I won't get to eat her cooking anymore…" Hugging Elena gently, Scarlett comforted her. "It's fine. I'll cook for you from now on, Mom. "Don't be scared. I'm here." After crying for a long time, Elena fell asleep in Scarlett's arms. Carrying the former into the bedroom, Scarlett removed the plastic sheet from the bed and put her down. As she turned around, she saw Xavier standing near the door. His tall and handsome figure nearly didn't fit in the low doorframe. Though he didn't say anything, his lips were shut tightly, and he looked upset. Scarlett smiled slightly and shrugged. "Don't worry. I've already accepted Grandma's death." As she walked out of the room, she continued talking. "For as long as I could remember, Grandma was bedridden. She was very skinny. I knew she was suffering, but she held on for me. "I was very ungrateful as a child. I wanted