Chapter: 1256

If it weren't for Norah, Derek wouldn't have woken up.

Juliana had secretly witnessed Norah treating Derek. After their divorce, Norah had taken a job at Silver Boulder Private Hospital, further proving her competence as a doctor.

Why couldn't Derek recognize Norah's worth?

Juliana fell ill again, confined to her bed, awaiting others’ care.

Derek and Madeline arrived but stood at a distance, watching the nurse attend to Juliana.

Derek asked, "Grandma, you've been home all this time. How come you're sick again?"

Madeline said, “Derek, how can you say that? Juliana is old and her health is failing. It's hard to say how much time she has left."

Realizing her words were rude, she covered her mouth and added innocently, “Juliana, I didn't mean anything by that.”

Juliana felt a pang of sadness. Derek had once been a good boy, but marriage seemed to have changed him for the worse.

Was this the kind of attention he showed when family members were sick?

In the past, whenever she fell ill, Norah would have been by her side, caring for her meticulously.

Juliana closed her eyes and proposed, "Madeline, since you're not working, you should stay and look after me."

Madeline held Derek's hand and pleaded, "Derek, I don't want to stay here."

"Derek, you remember well how Norah behaved when she was here. Yet, it seems your current wife isn't as capable as Norah, don't you think?"

Suddenly, Derek was at a loss for words.

"Madeline, Grandma is right. I think you should stay."

Juliana added, "Madeline isn't up to Norah's standard in any respect. Being strict with her will benefit you too, Derek.”

Derek agreed with his grandmother's perspective. Sometimes, he noticed that Madeline didn't treat his grandmother with enough respect. Once part of the Carter family, she should show kindness to everyone.

Madeline complained, “Juliana, since you admire Norah so much, why don't you have her take care of you?"

Juliana mocked, "Are you unwilling to take care of me? That is not acceptable. Derek, if you're busy, you can go. Madeline needs to stay here during this time to look after me."

She was confident she could instill some discipline in Madeline.

When Sharon first joined the Carter family, she too was arrogant. But over time, Juliana managed to mold her into someone respectful.

Madeline, having been groomed by Sharon and Juliana, remembered those days well, and her expression soured.

“Go and prepare the medicine. Then, copy the Bible. Begin with one copy. If you fail to finish, you will kneel as punishment," Juliana commanded sternly without even looking.