Chapter 43

The sky had completely darkened. Evelyn looked at Alexander and said, "Alexander, waiting here isn't helping. Vivienne still has a head injury. Why don't you two go back? Once your grandfather comes out of surgery, Sebastian can call you." I immediately shook my head. "No, I’m not leaving. I want to stay here with you and wait." I tightly linked my arm with Evelyn's. "Nana, I have to be here when Pop-Pop comes out of the operating room. No matter what happens, I want to be the first to see him." "Nana, we’ll stay here with you," Alexander added. Evelyn saw our determination and didn't argue further. Another two hours passed before the door to the operating room finally opened. I, Alexander, Sebastian, and Grandmother Hawthorne all stood up, gathering near the door, anxiously waiting for the doctor’s update. "Dr. Whitaker, how’s my grandfather?" Alexander asked immediately. His voice was hoarse, with a barely noticeable tremo