Sheldon's Grievance

Outside the Operating Room.

Missy, Emilia, Mary, and Sheldon's grandmother were all waiting.

Mary chatted with Emilia, asking how Emilia had celebrated her birthday in previous years, wanting to make this birthday party the most satisfying for Emilia.

Because only when Emilia is satisfied can Beatrice be happy.

Missy complained to her grandmother that Sheldon was awful.

Sheldon's grandmother listened with a smile, and also chimed in with a few complaints about Sheldon, but when Missy asked her to stand up for him and call him to scold Sheldon, she laughed it off.

Missy actually knew this too.

But she has enjoyed doing this kind of pointless work since she was a child.

Because this is her way of asserting her existence.

Grandma knew she knew this, so she just listened with a smile.

Missy also knew that her grandmother knew that she knew this.

Ultimately, everyone Sheldon.

So nobody really cares about these things.

This is similar to how funny or embarrassing stories about relatives and friends can be told year after year at gatherings, making everyone laugh, instantly dispelling any barriers, and creating a close atmosphere.

"They're out."

Although Missy was chatting with her grandmother about Sheldon, she kept her eyes on the Operating Room out of the corner of her eye. When she saw Adam appear, she immediately called out to remind him.

"How is Adam?"

Mary pulled Emilia along to meet them.

"The surgery was a success."

Adam smiled and said, "You can go see her in a little while."

"Thank God!"

The devout believer Mary immediately thanked the big boss, then hugged Adam: "Thank you, Adam!"

"You're welcome."

Adam smiled.

Emilia reached out, wanting to hug Adam.

Missy had appeared between the two of them without them noticing, and naturally accepted Emilia's hug.

Adam's lips twitched at the sight.

Mary hugged her mother again.

It's a tradition in American TV shows.

At times like these, one has to hug each of them to express their excitement.

Missy held Emilia for a long time, and only let go of Emilia when her mother and grandmother had finished holding her and it was about to become awkward.

Then she turned around and hugged Adam.

"..."

Adam was both amused and exasperated, and said in a low voice, "Are you really that serious?"

"As for..."

Missy smiled and said, "What, am I worse Emilia?"

Adam didn't say anything, but simply hugged Missy back.

"Cough cough."

Sheldon's grandmother hugged Emilia, and Mary, who was sitting alone, finally realized something was wrong. She coughed lightly and reminded him, "Adam, could you help us find a room so we can stay and keep Beatrice company tonight?"

"Of course, no problem."

Adam, who was naturally released by Missy, laughed and said, "I've already helped Beatrice move to a VIP ward. It's big enough there, and we can just add two more beds next to it."

That's great.

Mary said happily.

"There's something else I need to tell you."

Adam pondered.

"Bad news?"

Missy said worriedly.

"Um."

Adam glanced at everyone, his gaze settling on Emilia: "Although the surgery was successful, removing the tumor from the bronchus and allowing Beatrice to breathe smoothly, the tumor in Beatrice's body has metastasized too much and is too invasive. She only has about a month left."

"Waaah!"

Emilia immediately burst into tears.

Missy and Mary each held her on either side and began to comfort her in whispers.

"Well."

Sheldon's grandmother sighed.

This news was not unexpected, because Beatrice never intended to come out of the Operating Room alive; he had already told everyone he needed to.

Being able to spend my daughter's birthday with her and having another month left is already a bonus.

So Emilia quickly recovered under Missy and Mary's comforting words, and, still sobbing, Missy and Mary led her in discussing how to get through the next month.

First, Mary decided to extend her vacation with the church to stay with Emilia and accompany her cousin through the last part of her life.

Emilia is still a minor, so she will be in charge of the funeral arrangements and raising Emilia.

Fortunately, since Adam's investment, Georgie Jr.'s business has been booming, and Cooper's Home is no longer short of money. Therefore, they can do things according to their own wishes without having to consider things like expenses.

Missy is still in college and has to rush back tonight. She'll come back the day after tomorrow for Emilia's birthday, and then she'll come over to visit her mother and cousin every weekend for the next month.

As for Sheldon's maternal grandmother.

She said not to worry about her, that she had somewhere to go, and that she would appear when needed.

Emmm.

How about checking out Atlantic City in neighboring New Jersey, which is comparable to Las Vegas?

VIP ward.

Beatrice, who had regained consciousness in the anesthesia room, was brought over.

Upon seeing this, everyone was naturally filled with excitement and tears.

Emilia stayed with Beatrice, while Mary led the others out.

"Missy, come over early the day after tomorrow. Remember to buy your cousin a birthday present and prepare it with care."

Mary gave her instructions.

"Don't worry, Mom."

Missy rolled her eyes. "Just remember to remind Grandma."

"Your grandma... wait, where did your grandma go?"

Mary turned around and found that her mother was gone.

"She left a long time ago."

Missy retorted, "Her life is way more exciting than yours."

"Don't be like your grandmother."

Mary rolled her big eyes in exasperation.

"My grandmother is my idol."

Missy said with a grin, then waved her hand and said, "I have a paper to write, so I'm leaving now."

"Be careful on the road."

Mary called out to Missy's retreating figure.

"Knew."

Missy waved her hand dismissively.

Night falls.

Before going to Alice Grey's private room, Adam went to the VIP ward to check on Beatrice's condition and see if Mary and the others needed his help.

"I'm staying at the hospital tonight. If you need anything, you can come and find me, or you can have a nurse call me."

Adam gave a few instructions and then left.

As I walked out of the ward and into the corridor, Mary chased after me from behind.

"Adam, the nurses say you're quite influential here. I wonder if you could make Emilia's birthday party a little bigger, invite more people, and make it more lively?"

Mary looked at Adam with wide, expectant eyes.

"Well."

Adam was taken aback. "Mrs. Cooper, who else would you like to invite?"

"I want to Georgie Jr.. and Sheldon over so they can see their sister."

Mary said, "And there are friends from Beatrice's side, Emilia's classmates and friends. Emilia, Emilia will naturally be going to school in Texas with me, so I want to make it a lively affair."

It was Emilia's birthday party, Emilia farewell party with her classmates, and an early coming-of-age celebration, giving Beatrice the chance to see Emilia graduate as an adult.

"No problem."

Adam thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I will talk to the director."

He still has that much face to lose.

Moreover, he wasn't setting a precedent. Last time, the director's niece had cancer and wanted to attend a party.

The head of the department later announced that everyone in the surgery department had to attend, and assigned George and his colleagues to follow their niece's classmate's arrangements and help organize their somewhat juvenile parties at the hospital.

Compared to that huge party for the whole college, what Mary wanted to hold was a piece of cake.

"Thank you, Adam."

Mary was overjoyed.

"You're welcome."

Adam chuckled, "But will Sheldon come?"

"He wouldn't dare not come!"

Mary glared at him. "I'll call him right now."

Upon hearing this, Adam stopped rushing off and stood smilingly to the side, watching Mary make the phone call to Sheldon.

"Mom, I'm busy, I can't go."

As expected, Sheldon refused on the other end of the phone.

Excuse me?

Mary said domineeringly, "Did I ask you? This is an order. You must come, and you must prepare a special gift for your sister Emilia."

"Mom, but..."

On the other end of the phone, Sheldon still wanted to put up a fight.

"No buts! You have to come!"

Mary snapped, "Did you understand?"

"Yes, Madam."

On the other end of the phone, Sheldon replied, sounding aggrieved.

Upon hearing this, Adam smiled and left.

P. S.: Only 2 chapters today. I will resume the normal 3 chapters as soon as possible. Sorry!