She stepped out for a moment, then returned, coaxing the old man, "He's on the way... He'll definitely be here... They said they're in the car now... Please, just wait a little longer..."
The old man finally let out a sigh of relief.
Mrs. Xu spoke delicately, "My dear, you see, these past few days, our daughter has been taking care of you, running all over, and she's paid for all the medication. About those two houses we own..."
The old man's eyes widened as if he wanted to say something, but his breathing was shallow and rapid, and he remained silent.
Mrs. Xu sighed quietly.
After a while, she thought the old man had fallen asleep again. Just as she was about to get up and leave, she heard his faint voice, "Will our son really come?"
She froze, then hurriedly said, "He will... He'll definitely come..."
"If our son comes, then those two houses... let's still give them to our grandsons."
Mrs. Xu hesitated, "But... my dear, Xiaoya is the one who's been looking after you..."
