Devoted Love:The Billionaire's Precious Wife
Chapter 270

Chapter 270: Chapter 270

All the guests had arrived. The host was hyping up the crowd on stage, then invited Mr. and Mrs. Panter to give a speech.

The moment Mr. Panter finished his speech, the whole place went bonkers with applause.

He was a far cry from the pitiful figure he was last night, begging for sympathy from Ms. Archer. He was all pepped up now, as if nothing had happened the night before.

"As the father of the groom, I want to take this opportunity to wish my son and his bride all the happiness in the world. I hope you two stick together through thick and thin, always love each other, and live happily ever after!"

A thunderous applause broke out again. Everyone’s faces were filled with smiles and blessings.

Zachary and Yolanda exchanged a look, their eyes brimming with affection.

"I’d also like to thank the Harris family for raising a smart and beautiful daughter. I’m proud that my son is marrying such a wonderful woman, and I sincerely hope that our two families can get along like a house on fire!"

Again, the crowd clapped. Mr. Panter handed over the mic to Mrs. Panter, who was all smiles and grace.

"To celebrate this joyous occasion and to thank all of you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our engagement party, we’ve prepared some food and drinks. Please enjoy and forgive us if there is any lack of hospitality."

The moment Mrs. Panter finished her speech, the grand hall was filled with applause once again. Waiters started to serve the food. There were sixty-six tables, ten people per table, over six hundred people in total.

"Mr. and Mrs. Panter, please take your seats."

"No, no, you take it first."

"We’re all family here, no need to be so formal."

Both sets of parents courteously offered each other seats and raised their glasses once seated.

On stage, a clown kicked off the entertainment and had everyone in stitches.

On the other side.

A frail hand reached out slowly towards Rosemary, gently tugged at her dress, managed a weak smile, and softly said, "Don’t cry, sweetie."

Before the old lady could comfort her, Rosemary’s tears had already started to stream down her face.

Nobody knew better than Rosemary the state of the old lady’s health. It was a miracle that the old lady could even talk to her.

Back in the triangular zone, Rosemary never shed a tear despite her injuries. But now, tears were pouring out like a broken string of pearls, unstoppable.

Grace, lying on the operation table, managed to muster a weak but kind smile. "I just dreamed of your grandpa. He said it’s time, he has come to take me."

Rosemary shook her head, her teary eyes clear but filled with sorrow, unable to accept the reality.

"Look, your grandpa is standing there, smiling at me."

Even in her weakened state, Grace tried her best to comfort Rosemary.

"My dear, it’s not your fault. It’s my body that’s failing me. You’re an excellent doctor; you’ve pulled me back from the brink of death several times. This time, my body just can’t take it anymore."

She was supposed to have died years ago, but thanks to Rosemary’s medical skills, she managed to live longer. And for that, she was content.

Wiping away her tears, Rosemary stayed by the old lady’s side, her voice choked up but gentle. "Grandma, don’t speak for now. I’ll try something else."

"I know my own body. To have a granddaughter like you in my life, I’m already more than content. I didn’t live this life in vain."

Grace was huffing and puffing as she spoke, struggling to supplement, "My only regret is that I won’t be able to see you in your wedding dress, stepping into the world of matrimony."

Rose would surely look stunning in a wedding dress! But it was a shame that she wouldn’t be able to see it in this lifetime.

Just then, the operating room door was flung open by Caden. "Rose! Romeo has been waiting outside!"

"Let him in!" After Rosemary finished speaking, she carefully wiped the tears off the old lady’s face, pleading softly, "Granny, please hang in there for a bit longer. Romeo is on his way. I haven’t even introduced you two yet."

Grace seemed to not hear her, using her last bit of strength to smile. "I’m no longer a burden to you. Look after yourself, be happy."

"Granny!"

Romeo ran in just to see Grace stop breathing in front of Rosemary, her eyes weakly closing and her frail hand slipping down.

"Granny!" Rosemary couldn’t believe what was happening right in front of her, holding onto Grace, her mind in a blank slate.

Not long after, the whole operating room was filled with the girl’s heartbreaking cries. Romeo’s feet froze in place, never expecting to be a second too late, a second that meant the difference between life and death.

"Granny, wake up!" Rosemary knelt on the cold floor, cradling the old lady’s body and wailing hysterically.

That was the first time Romeo saw her cry.

From when he first met her, she had never shown her vulnerability, like there was nothing in the world she couldn’t handle.

She was always so proud, so strong, but now she was crying like a child.

"I didn’t even get to take you abroad, didn’t get to introduce Romeo to you. Why did you have to leave me?"

Rosemary cried out; her heartache evident.

"Granny, come back. We have so many things left to do together."

"You promised me; you said you’d live to a hundred."

"Granny, it’s all my fault."

Seeing her blaming herself, Romeo walked over, bending down to gently hold her.

"You did your best."

At least in Romeo’s eyes, from the early hours of the morning till the afternoon, she had done everything she could to save her granny’s life.

If there was any chance at all, she wouldn’t let her granny slip away from her.

Rosemary sobbed sorrowfully and guiltily. "I’m a doctor, but I couldn’t save her. Why? Why couldn’t I save her? Why was there no other way?"

Romeo held her tightly, his eyes reddening. He knew how important Grace was to Rosemary, and he understood her feelings at that moment more deeply. "It’s not your fault. You did everything you could. If you’re sad, cry it out. I’m here for you."

"I couldn’t save her, Romeo," Rosemary lowered her head as if defeated by reality and held onto the old lady’s body, crying bitterly.

When she was studying medicine, she had promised her granny that she would protect her health and ensure her longevity!

She had even promised her granny that she would live to a hundred, because there was no surgery she couldn’t handle in this world.

But now, her granny had passed away in front of her due to a heart rupture!

People knew that Dr. Bell was incredible, with superb medical skills, but they didn’t know that there were people in this world that even Dr. Bell couldn’t save!