Since Armand had not come home for a while, Elizabeth sent someone tailing him to discover his
residency. She came to visit knowing that Theresa's IVF attempt failed for the second time.
Dolores stood frozen at the entrance, looking stern as she knew Elizabeth's intention.
Armand came from the residency area and greeted Dolores seeing her standing at the entrance.
Dolores turned, so did Elizabeth and Dora.
"Armand!" Elizabeth called, slightly displeased.
Armand's face stiffened realizing they were there. He looked to Dolores, thinking she brought them
here.
"I saw them at the main entrance," Dolores explained.
"Building number three, sixth floor, room 603. Please go in first, I'll go up in a while," Armand said.
"Talk nicely." Dolores nodded.
Dolores replied with a nod and walked away. "Grandma…"
"Why won't you let me in?" Elizabeth interrupted sternly, "I'll lodge a police report saying you refuse to
take care of me if you won't let me in today."
Armand clenched his fists hearing that. "What do you want?!" Armand almost shouted.
"You throw me aside, won't even let me go into your house, what do you think you are doing?"
Elizabeth cried out suddenly knowing there was a security guard nearby and people walking by. "I've
given my entire life raising you, now that I'm too old, you left me alone at home without any concern."
People are naturally drawn to gossip. The security looked in their direction while people started
gathering around, watching them.
Dolores who was not far away turned to Armand, "Let her in."
Armand didn't move an inch.
Dolores looked at him, "You need to solve this sooner or later, until when do you plan on avoiding this?
Do you want Theresa to keep hiding in the future? Stay hidden forever?"
Armand understood that this was not a long-term solution, however, there was no other way now. He
didn't want to cause harm to either side.
He looked at Elizabeth, "I'll let you in but you must not throw tantrums on others. Leaving home was my
idea, don't blame it on others."
Elizabeth stared at Armand for a while and said, "... Okay."
Armand turned over with his back facing Elizabeth and said, "Let's go."
"Are you here to visit Theresa?" Elizabeth asked Dolores.
Dolores nodded, "She's not in a very well condition, so I come to visit."
"Very well. You should advise and let her understand that Armand is the only male of the Bernie family,
he needs to produce an heir for the family," Elizabeth told Dolores.
Dolores remained silent until they boarded the elevator while Armand led them in the front. They
arrived at the door.
Theresa got down from the bed and waited for Dolores on the sofa. She turned to the door hearing it
was opened to greet Dolores but was stunned when she saw the figures that followed behind her.
She rose from the sofa, looking pale.
Dolores walked up to her and held her arm, "You are weak now, sit down." Theresa grabbed onto
Dolores' arm nervously.
Dolores patted her back, smiling. "Armand and I are both here, there's nothing to be worried about.
Let's take this chance to settle everything."
Theresa looked her in the eyes and nodded.
The room remained quiet for some time before Elizabeth broke the ice. "How are you doing, Dolores? I
heard that you've given birth to another son, what a blessing it is."
There was a hidden meaning behind her words as if it was intended to tell Theresa that Dolores was
blessed with three kids while she had none.
Dolores smiled politely, "Blessing? People kept scolding me behind my back, saying I had two kids out
of wedlock when I was raising the kids alone. I've even been called a slut."
"Those are history," Elizabeth said.
"True, it's all histories but memories remained," Dolores replied.
"Theresa." Elizabeth turned and looked at Theresa. Her gaze made her stiffened and called out
"Grandma."
"Why didn't you tell me that you visited the hospital again?" She asked in a half complaint and half
concern tone. "You look thinner."
Theresa lowered her glance slowly.
Armand took out a jacket and put it on Theresa. He then looked at Elizabeth, "Theresa suffered a lot
because of me. Her body is too weak and I won't consider having a kid anymore."
"You won't think about it or because Theresa's egg is useless?" Elizabeth visited knowing Theresa's
condition. She couldn't accept it and hearing Armand's intention to give up made her lost her temper.
"Won't consider? Do you think this is your matter?" She added, "This is not something that you can
decide on your own!"
"What do you plan to do?" Dolores asked as she reached for Theresa's hand and put it in hers. She
wanted to give her a leaning hand and to make her feel secure.
Elizabeth spoke after a moment, "If her egg is not fertile, search for a donor or look for a surrogate.
There are plenty of women willing to do these for the sake of money."
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