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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.

Hanley. She stood in the waiting area, fixated on the operating room door as she spoke

came through. “Has Joe

overnight vigil and

held him back.

Candice

empty consolations and asked, “Joe can eat regular food now, right? Should I

some

replied thoughtfully, “I’ll give Mrs. Jenkins the money.

to have

other matters, providing a distraction for

his work

the WhatsApp group was abuzz with everyone worried

Candice set her phone aside. Her attention returned to

a mix of anxiety and apprehension

devoid

the doctor might need

nurse center asking her to pack Joe’s belongings

moved to the ICU

things. Afterwards,

update about his condition,

and occupied with

an inpatient department, and Candice realized that Helene must

briefly when she saw Helen, surprised at her presence in

any concern about Helen’s well–being.

expression changed to one of disgust

she said coldly. “I hear your grandfather is also here. What are you trying to do? You see

glance and chose not to respond. Her focus was on Joe’s surgery, and she had

irritation grew as she saw Candice’s indifference. She slammed

with scorn as she looked at Candice.

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

a member of

behavior was vicious.

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