Chapter 871

Irene remained in Mrs. Watson's ward, waiting for the latter to wake up. Mrs. Watson slowly stirred after an hour. Her condition was not serious, but it certainly hit out of the blue. The surgery she had to take was not major, but it would leave her drained. Irene got up and pulled her blanket over her shoulder just then, asking, "Are you feeling uncomfortable in any way?" Mrs. Watson checked and soon decided that she felt fine aside from feeling lethargic. "I'm alright." Irene smiled. "Good. As long as you're fine." Looking at her just then, Mrs. Watson said, "Your mother won't be able to manage the whole mansion alone…" As she spoke, she tried to get up, but Irene held her back, keeping her blanket in place. "Don't worry, and just rest. I can help out at home too, and I can get more help if I can't. Either way, you don't have to worry about home—just take your time to rest for now." Mrs. Watson sighed. "How could I not worry? I can't stay here for so long…" "You have to a