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Chapter 0207

Joe’s operation was set for early Friday morning.

Unable to sleep, Candice arrived at the hospital in the middle of the night, choosing to stay by her grandfather’s side.

Dr. Sui had repeatedly warned her about not having unrealistic expectations due to Joe’s deteriorating health and increased risk factors.

Candice was aware of this, yet she also recognized her grandfather’s desire not to live his remaining days in a state of confusion.

She found Joe still asleep upon reaching the ward. Not wanting to disturb his rest, Candice waited

outside the room.

Joe woke up around six in the morning, with his surgery being the first on the schedule.

Due to the anesthesia, he had been fasting since the evening before. Candice, keeping her

composure, moistened his lips with a cotton swab dipped in water.

Looking into her grandfather’s clouded, weary eyes, she offered a soft smile and whispered

reassurances. “Don’t worry. Dr. Sui is highly skilled. Just sleep, and it will all be over soon.”

Her grandfather struggled to speak to her but managed to say with difficulty, “Don’t…worry.”

Stunned, Candice masked the emotions in her eyes. She lowered her eyes, gently squeezed his

hand, and brought out a talisman. “Look, I brought you a talisman,” she said, holding it up to Joe.

Her eyes reddened, but she fought back her emotions, not letting them show.

Joe seemed to sense her emotional state. He gently touched the talisman, and his lips moved

silently.

The surgery was expected to last five to six hours. Candice was taken to the waiting area outside the operating room.

call from Hanley. She stood in the waiting area, fixated on the operating room

deep voice came through. “Has Joe entered the operating room?”

and had

him back.

now.” Candice responded.

asked, “Joe can eat regular

prepare some soup

replied thoughtfully, “I’ll give Mrs. Jenkins

have her help.”

to other matters, providing a distraction

his

with everyone worried about Candice’s

Candice set her phone aside.

of anxiety and apprehension in her

devoid

that the doctor might need her, Candice

center

moved to the ICU

pack her grandfather’s things. Afterwards, she

condition, and

be troubled and occupied with her own paperwork.

was an inpatient department, and Candice realized that Helene must also be

stopped briefly when she saw Helen, surprised

dismissed any concern about Helen’s

expression changed to one of disgust when

hear your grandfather is also here. What are you trying to do? You see us here, and suddenly

respond. Her focus was on Joe’s surgery, and she had no interest in engaging in futile arguments with

grew as she saw Candice’s indifference. She slammed down her paperwork,

scorn as she looked

for you? I have no idea what shady tactics your used, but since you’ve benefited, stop acting like you’re so high and mighty.

in being a member of high society and being educated, but her

behavior was vicious.

as she looked coldly at Helen. “Mrs. Elysian, I suggest you