Chapter 14 After all , she'd always just called her own grandfather , Fortune Kensington , " Hey ! " Instead of " Grandpa . " Keeley was fond of saying that Fortune Kensington had raised an ungrateful brat . But today- That brat seemed like a completely different person . Keeley stifled her surprise and asked , " So … where's your grandfather ? " My grandfather had something come up unexpectedly . He'll be here a little later . " As she spoke , Caitlin placed the supplements she'd brought on the nightstand . " Keeley , all these are from my grandfather . He bought them for you and hopes you get well soon . " Keeley just stared at Caitlin . She didn't say a word for a long moment What had this girl been through ? How did she change so suddenly ?! Caitlin , unfazed by Keeley's gaze , pulled out a canister of powdered milk from the bag . " Keeley , let me make you a glass of milk . It's full of protein , calcium , and iron - should help your recovery " Without waiting for a reply , Caitlin deftly mixed up a warm glass of milk 8 Keeley took the cup and needed a few seconds to process what was happening . Thethank you She couldn't help but wonder what this girl was really up to. Still , somewhere deep down , Keeley genuinely hoped Caitlin had changed for real - so that old friend Fortune Kensington could finally have some peace and happiness in his twilight years.R When Keeley finished her milk , Caitlin continued , " Keeley , since it's hard for you to get around , let me grab a wheelchair and take you for a stroll in the hospital garden , okay ? " Back when Keeley was young , his family had been too poor for him to marry . It wasn't until middle age that he finally found a wife - a divorcee with three kids . Even though she'd been married before , Keeley never minded . He treated her and her children with nothing but kindness , handed over every penny he earned , and worked himself to the bone for them . He'd always believed that if you gave people your heart , they'd return it in kind . But after years of raising those three kids , once his wife passed away , they turned on him in a heartbeat - kicked him out of the house and brought their biological father in to take his place . Now , Keeley had nothing . He'd been in the hospital for weeks without a single family member visiting , let alone inviting him to stroll through the garden . So when Caitlin offered to take him outside , Keeley felt an unexpected warmth bloom inside him . "Well , that's .. that's very kind of you , " he said , a little embarrassed it's no trouble at all , Calin replied , wheeling in a chair from the hallway . Early summer had painted the hospital gardens in every color - flowers everywhere , the scenery truly beautiful . The sun was a bit strong , so Caitlin parked the wheelchair under a large gazebo for some shade . The pavilion was big , already sheltering several people from the heat . Nearby , a woman in her sixties was chatting with a young couple who had a baby in their arms.X " So , you two only have one daughter ? " the older woman asked.I " That's right , " the young mother replied with a nod . !! The older woman tsked , " Well , you'd better hurry up and have a son next " } The young father answered politely , " We're not planning on having a second child . " That set the older lady off - she stood up , clearly agitated . "Not having another ? That won't do at all ! Without a son , your family line ends hore ! When you die , you'll be condemned for it ury you ? Isn't that just She shook her head in mock sonow " Just think - when you're old , without a son to look after you , who'll even bury tragic ? " Auntie , it's the twenty - first century . Men and women are equal now - what you're saying is really outdated . " the young woman couldn't help but interject . " Equal ? What nonsensel Listen , young lady , no matter what er it is , women just can't compare to men . Tell me , in all of history , how many women have ever contributed to our country or society ? Isn't it always the men holding everything up ? " " Just as Gordon left and Beatrice wandered into the garden for some fresh air , she caught this string of backward nonsense drifting over from the gazebo.lt Her blood pressure instantly spiked . She was about to march over and give that narrow - minded , man - worshipping old bat a piece of her mind - when a clear , pleasant female voice cut through the air- |