Chapter 351 Body Checkup
Nicole asked Julia to help to conduct a checkup on Benedict and when he felt someone touching him, he slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes, which used to be clear and bright, were now filled with exhaustion and he looked a little lost when he turned to both women.
Seeing that he had opened his eyes, Nicole softly called out, “Hello, Old Mr. Benedict.”
When he heard her voice, he gradually regained his bearings as his gaze swept back and forth on her. After a few minutes, he nodded and smiled as he said, “Ah, you’re here, Nicole. It’s been a while since you last visited me.”
After speaking, he even seemed to be sulking a little as he sounded a little unhappy.
Breaking into a giggle, she then answered in a gentle voice as though she was coaxing a child, “I was a little busy with work, but I’m here now to visit you.”
The look on Benedict’s face turned a little better when he heard her comforting him, and he snorted. “Looks like you still have some conscience. Help me up; I’ll sit up and talk a little with you.”
Hurriedly, Nicole went to help him up while Colton rushed forward to assist as well out of concern.
Only then did Benedict realize that he was in the room and he muttered slowly under his breath, “You’re here as well, rascal?”
Chuckling helplessly, Colton explained, “Grandpa, I came in together with Nicole, but she’s the only one in your eyes.”
Although Benedict was elderly in age, his temper was especially similar to a child’s and he shoved Colton in annoyance. “What’s so special about you when I can see you everyday? Here, Nicole. I’ll chat with you for a while.”
The way he treated both of them differently made Nicole giggle softly and she took a step next to Benedict. “Old Mr. Benedict, may I conduct a body checkup on you? I can only visit you often when you’re healthy.”
Hearing that she was here to do a body checkup on him, he immediately seemed a little unhappy and he sulked with a long face. “There’s nothing else to check up on when I’m already in this state. I know my own body, and I think my time is about to be up.”
Nicole’s heart wrenched at the things he said and she hurriedly interjected, “Old Mr. Benedict, something can still be done now. I’ll perform a body checkup on you first and find out the various indicators. Maybe there’s still a chance.”
As he listened to her, doubt slowly crawled over Benedict’s face and he glanced at her before turning to Colton. “Are the both of you joking with me?”
Colton laughed at his suspicious face and answered, “Grandpa, we don’t have that much time to joke with you. Nicole is White Nicholson’s student and her medical skills are superior. Aren’t you worried about others treating you? But we’re a family here, so that should set you at ease, shouldn’t it?”
Looking slightly relieved at Colton’s words, Benedict turned to Nicole. “So, it turns out that you’re so capable, Nicole. I already have one foot in paradise and I didn’t want the doctors to treat me before this because I’m afraid that they’ll send me off directly. But if it’s you, I’m willing to believe you.”
The fact that he was willing to believe her unconditionally sent a warm wave over her chest. Nodding, she said assuringly, “Old Mr. Benedict, don’t worry. God will be with you and you’ll be fine. I’ll perform a body checkup on you and plan an operation especially for you. Then, you can continue to live happily.”
Shutting his eyes a little, Benedict said in a hoarse voice, “Nicole, just do it bravely. I’m assured with you around.”
His words were a huge confidence boost for her, and he didn’t resist as she started performing a body checkup on him.
