It felt like a heavy blow to Ivy, and she couldn't find the words to respond. "Last night, Uncle Jim called me and told me about the tumor in his brain. Regardless of whether it's benign or malignant, the surgery is very risky. The doctors say there's only a fifty-fifty chance." "So, you decided to come last night?" Ivy held her mother's arm tightly, watching her mother's tears fall. She hugged her mother tightly. Emma wiped her face and choked back her tears. "Actually, there's nothing to forgive in our family. Your grandma forgave him, and I have no reason not to. While on my way here, I tried to recall the scenes from when we weren't separated, and I faintly remember how good he was to me. After your grandma took me away, he spent decades looking for us, never had any other women in his life, and apart from adopting a godson, he had no other family. In recent years, he handed the company over to the godson and stayed at home, trying to find us through various channels. The doctor said the brain tumor was caused by years of worrying and anxiety. I'm not very capable, Ivy, and just hearing all of this, I couldn't control myself. I felt that he was about to die, so why should I waste any more time hesitating?" "In the past, I made many mistakes. I rebelled, resisted your grandma, and married your dad because of love, which led to the loss of your grandma's family fortune. I wasted decades of my life. I don't want to waste any more time now. I want to live freely and do what I please. Your grandma's death was so unwilling and heart-wrenching, a mistake I can never make up for. Now, I just want to let my dad enjoy his remaining years." Emma rambled on, and Ivy held her close, waiting for her to release all her emotions. When she was finally done, Ivy softly said, "Mom, let's go through the discharge procedures for Grandpa and organize a grand banquet in honor of Grandma. We'll present ourselves elegantly to Grandpa and introduce ourselves to everyone, okay?" "All right," Emma agreed and then hugged Ivy tightly, crying with a broken heart. After this incident, Ivy had a plan. She let her mother rest and went into the hospital room to chat with Andy. Andy seemed to have a lot to say. He told Ivy everything he could, and he was eager to know about her life in recent years. However, when Ivy mentioned the Harry family, Andy's face, though filled with smiles, also carried a hint of fierceness. "I didn't expect Emma to suffer so much because of him," he said with a sneer. "This Harry, hm!" "Grandpa, I just talked to Mom, and I also learned about your condition from the doctor. We're more than happy to have you host a banquet and introduce us to your friends, but there's one condition..." Ivy began. Andy was puzzled. "Ivy, you don't need to discuss conditions with me. Anything you want, as long as Grandpa can afford it, I'll give it to you." Ivy smiled. "Grandpa, do you really mean that you'll listen to me?" "Of course!" "Good! Then, Grandpa, please agree to have the surgery, as the doctor suggested." "No way!" Andy suddenly threw a tantrum. "I've finally reunited with you all, and I want to spend more time with you.I might have few years left to live if I don’t take the surgery, but if I have it, I'll have a fifty-fifty chance. I won't make a losing trade!" Like a child, he stubbornly turned his head away to demonstrate his firmness and even pulled his hand away from Ivy's to protest. "Grandpa," Ivy squeezed his wrist. "My college professor, Professor Smith, has a close friend named Schneider. He's a neurology specialist at the top hospital in City A. His surgeries have almost never failed. Even your attending physician recommended him. If you agree, I'll ask Professor Smith to arrange it. What do you think?" "Ivy..." "Grandpa, the doctors told me that even though your situation might give you 3-5 years to live, if you continue to delay the surgery, your mental condition will only deteriorate day by day. By then, how can you get along with me and my mom? Didn't you say you wanted us to live carefree lives? But now... how can we live carefreely if you don't have the surgery?" Andy didn't speak any further; he lowered his gaze in silence, indicating that Ivy's words had moved him. "I'll listen to that doctor first to see if he's the real deal." "No problem!" Ivy smiled in agreement. "I'll contact my professor and have him arrange it." "Then, how about holding the banquet in five days?" Andy was eager to let the whole world know about the existence of Emma and Ivy. "I'll also have my adopted grandson stop working for the next five days. On that day, he must accompany us well!" "Your grandson?" "Indeed, Dom Livingston, that darn kid..." Andy, looking helpless, began to complain. "He's always immersed in his work. He's thirty years old, and he still isn't married, not even a girlfriend. I keep telling him that he doesn't need to rush with work. H Capital won't collapse. He should get married first and then focus on work. But he just won't listen. He insists that everything must come after work, claiming it's a fine tradition of the Livingston family. I'm really... Ivy, do you think he's deliberately opposing me?" Ivy was on the verge of laughter, seeing how upset Andy was. She laughed and said, "When I see my brother, I'll talk to him for you!" "Great! Please give him a good talking to!" Andy was pleased with how affectionately she called him "brother." Then, his gaze fell on Ivy's ring finger, and his expression turned solemn. "Before the banquet, could you arrange for me to meet him?" Ivy was momentarily surprised and followed Andy's gaze to her ring finger before realizing what he meant. She laughed and said, "I had planned to bring him along, but he's in neighbouring city for a meeting, helping Cato Alter with some urgent matters. He might not be able to make it back in time." "Cato Alter?" Andy was puzzled. "Is he with DT Investments?" Ivy nodded. "He's a part-time consultant for DT Investments. I see that Cato Alter trusts him a lot." Andy contemplated for a moment and nodded, expressing his initial approval of his future son-in-law. "If he's earned Cato Alter's trust, it means he's talented. Whatever the case, as long as he's not like Cato Alter." "Grandpa doesn't like Mr. Cato Alter either?" "It's not that I don't like him." Andy shook his head, frowning when talking about this man. "Because of your matter, I've met him a few times. Of course, there's also the rivalry between the Alter family and the Livingston family. This Cato Alter is a very dangerous man. People without enough status and ability will be devoured by him in any dealings." Ivy fell silent. She partly agreed with her grandpa's words but not entirely. They came from different backgrounds, and it was fine not to be close. Just when she was thinking about this, she saw Andy smiling slyly at her. "Grandpa has looked into your past, that child's matter. Grandpa will send someone to investigate it thoroughly. But now, besides Harry, we have another matter that I want to settle for you." "What matter? Grandpa, I haven't made any enemies with anyone. I..." Ivy was bewildered by Andy's sudden anger and was about to inquire further. However, she saw Andy snort and say, "Humph! That scumbag Kevin Alter, who treated you so poorly, Grandpa will make him pay dearly!" ***