Chapter 712

Ivy called out, "Tiffany." "Did you just arrive?" Tiffany asked, helping to carry the heavy bags. "I just went to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities and some oats," Ivy replied. Tiffany noticed the cooker in the bags. "What's the cooker for?" "To cook oatmeal," Ivy said, pressing the elevator button. Once inside the elevator, Tiffany asked, "What illness does Jenson have?" "Stomach cancer." Hearing Ivy say "stomach cancer" felt surreal, even though she knew from the last conversation that Jenson's condition was serious. "He's so young. How did he get cancer?" Tiffany asked, puzzled. Ivy smiled. "Cancer doesn't discriminate by age. Jenson started smoking and drinking heavily in his teens. When I was with him, I knew he had long-term dietary issues. He even had a stomach bleed once and almost died. He always said he was living a rotten life, and now, it's really rotten." The elevator reached the floor with a ding. Ivy led the way, and Tiffany followed slowly. They wal