Chapter 598 There’s Hope
After Catherine left, Karl waited in the living room.
On a regular day at this hour, he would already be upstairs preparing for rest. Today, however, he sat in the living room with a spirited demeanor, and Simon came up to persuade him.
“Sir, it’s getting late. Let me help you upstairs!” Simon suggested.
Karl replied leisurely, “What’s the rush? They haven’t returned yet. Why are you in a hurry?”
Seeing Simon persisting, Karl became impatient. “You old man, what do you understand? Catherine and the others haven’t come back yet. Catherine is a sensible girl, unlike Branden. If she’s not coming back, she’ll let me know. If she doesn’t say anything, she’ll come back. I’m waiting for her!”
Simon complained quietly in his heart. People who didn’t know might think Karl was Catherine’s grandfather.
Never had he seen someone so caring for a future daughter-in-law. In Karl’s eyes, his grandson was like a weed, and the prospective daughter-in-law was the treasure. As for his son, he probably didn’t even rank as high as a weed!
Just as they finished chatting, they heard a car honk at the door.
Slapping his thigh in joy, Karl looked at Simon with satisfaction. “See, I told you. Catherine is a sensible child. She knows I’m waiting for her, so she’ll definitely come back.”
Simon quickly agreed and said with a smile, “Yes, you’re right. Miss Swann understands you the best!”
This struck a chord with Karl, and he nodded happily.
As Catherine entered the house with Branden, she noticed Karl sitting in the living room, and she was stunned for a moment. “Karl, why haven’t you rested yet?”
Karl smiled nonchalantly and replied, ” I had a hearty dinner tonight, so I’ll rest later. How’s it going at the hospital? Everything alright?”
Simon, standing aside, silently rubbed his nose. He thought Karl was a master of lying, even more so than in the past. He showed no sign of embarrassment, no change in expression, not even a blink of his eye.
“Everything’s fine at the hospital. I brought two friends back; I hope you don’t mind,” Catherine said.
Karl waved generously. “This is your home. Why would I mind when you have guests? If you can do this, it means you consider this your home.
I’m more than happy!”
Just as he finished speaking, a vigorous voice sounded from behind. “Karl, I came all the way here, and you come out to greet me!” didn’t
Thomas deliberately let Catherine and the others enter first, wanting to see Karl’s reaction.
“This voice sounds somewhat familiar. “Karl frowned, looking at Catherine in front of him. “Who is it?”
“See for yourself!” Catherine said, stepping aside to make way.
Karl carefully examined the person and recognized him instantly. He stood up in an instant. “You brat, what are you doing in my house?”
Thomas did not get upset and approached Karl with a smile. “It’s been so many years, and your temper hasn’t changed a bit!”
Karl pretended to be unhappy. He snorted and stared at Thomas, hands behind his back. “Is it you who tricked Catherine into bringing you here, thinking she’s easy to talk?”
“Heh, do you think I can trick Catherine? You overestimate me,”
Thomas responded with a disdainful tone. “Let me tell you, Catherine is exceptional. Only you have the blessing to have such a good grandson, winning her over. It’s truly enviable!”
Karl was very proud to hear those words, and the slight unpleasantness in his heart instantly disappeared.
“This is true. With a daughter-in-law like Catherine, I am very proud.”
Branden, seeing the two old men reminiscing, pulled Catherine upstairs.
Simon followed, quietly saying, “Mr. Branden, you and Miss Swann can rest without worrying. I’ll take care of the rest!”
With Simon taking care of things, Catherine didn’t need to worry. She followed Branden upstairs to rest.
Early the next morning, Catherine set off for the hospital with Thomas.
In the car, Thomas was still exclaiming, “If it weren’t for having to perform surgery today, I could have had a bottle of good wine with Karl last night. It’s been more than ten years; we both have aged!”
Hearing his grandfather’s words, Scott couldn’t help but taunt him. “Grandpa, with your current drinking capacity, I’m afraid two drinks would be enough; no need for a whole bottle.”
“You brat!” Thomas was angered and scolded.
Amidst the argument, the group arrived at the hospital.
Audrey hadn’t returned home last night and had been waiting at the hospital. As soon as she saw Thomas, she quickly approached him.
“Dr. Miracle, do you have a solution for my father’s illness?”
Knowing she was Catherine’s sister, Thomas treated her quite well. “Rest assured, I’ve got it. If the surgery goes well, your father not only can keep his life, but he might also recover even better. If it’s not successful, at worst, he’ll go back to the way he was. In any case, I can save his life.”
Hearing this, Audrey breathed a sigh of relief. “That’s good. Thank you, Dr. Miracle!”
Thomas went to prepare for the surgery, and everyone waited in the corridor outside the operating room.
Around noon, Liana arrived. She didn’t want to talk to Catherine and went straight to Audrey. “Audrey, I heard a miracle doctor came to perform surgery on Dad. Is that true?”
Audrey nodded. “Yes, Catherine brought him here. The doctor said Dad’s life can be saved, and if the surgery goes well, he might even recover fully and be able to talk and walk.”
Just as she finished speaking, Audrey noticed Liana seemed slightly off.
“What’s wrong? Why do you look so preoccupied, and there’s a hint of unhappiness?”
Liana forced a faint smile. “Oh, it’s nothing. I’m just worried about Dad. After all, this is a major surgery, and I’m afraid.”
Hearing her say this, Audrey felt somewhat relieved.
She always felt Liana had become somewhat cold and heartless after Korbin’s injury. Although Liana was busy with work and had come a few times, she hadn’t returned after going to Loxton. Even her visits were less frequent than Catherine’s.
As the most beloved daughter, this was unacceptable. Now, seeing Liana show concern for her father, Audrey felt a bit better.
“Don’t worry. Mr. Theo is extremely skilled. He will personally perform the surgery, and everything will be fine!”
Liana sat aside, lowering her head. There was a hint of panic in her eyes.
She looked very nervous, and many people thought she was worried about her father, so they didn’t think much of it.
But only Liana knew what was really going on. She was in a state of panic, unable to think of a solution.
