“You should rest in your room if you’re tired, Grandpa. Why did you fall asleep on the sofa?”

Alrick Lafayette stirred after Rosalie pushed him. After blinking several times, he finally noticed it was Rosalie and sat up straight. He said, “You’re back. What time is it?”

“It’s past eleven. You should go back to your room to sleep if you’re tired instead of sleeping here. The AC is set to a low temperature, and you don't have a blanket.”

Rosalie turned off the TV using the remote control.

“When are Mom and Dad coming back?”

Alrick was half-retired and at home most of the time. She did not have to worry about him as there were staff looking after him during the day. After the staff clocked out, her parents could watch over him if they were at home.

If they could not take good care of him, Rosalie’s uncles and aunts would be fighting to look after him instead.

Alrick was a fortunate old man. His children and grandchildren were filial, and everyone was fighting to have him stay at t