Chapter 1755 Women Are Easy To Please
In the end, Tillie agreed.
Edmund began to take charge of Mr. Zander’s treatment plan. However, the results he obtained from the doctor were far worse than he had expected.
“Mr. Cooper, the patient’s condition is not looking very pleasant. He has colorectal cancer. What we can do now is to let him undergo surgery to remove the tumor, but there is no guarantee that the cancer will not return.”
Cancer again?
As Edmund heard the word, the images of the medical report Riley had handed him flashed across his mind.
All of a sudden, his heart felt even heavier.
After he had gotten married, Edmund had lived in a frolicking manner. The thought that someone was suffering all this while did not even cross his mind.
“Noted.”
Edmund did not make a decision right there and then. Instead, after hearing what the doctor said, he went out of the doctor’s office.
All the while, Tillie had been staying by his side. Upon seeing that he left without a word, anxiety rose to her chest. “What’s going on? Why aren’t you agreeing to Dad’s surgery?”
“It’s not that,” answered Edmund. “I just want to ask my friends if there are any other better hospitals. Right now, our priority is to make sure that nothing happens to Dad”
Edmund turned around to look Tillie straight in the eyes when he answered. That was the first time he ever answered her question seriously.
The moment he finished explaining, it did not escape his notice that Tillie was taken aback. Her calm expression a moment ago began to slip away as her eyes reddened once again.
“Okay.”
With tears brimming in her eyes, Tillie ultimately agreed.
It took Edmund almost no time at all to connect with a friend. As he had expected, his friend had managed to connect him with a better doctor and hospital.
At the news, Tillie’s entire family erupted with excitement.
“Eddy, thank you so much for helping out. If not, Tillie and I would not know what we should do.” Happy tears streamed down Mrs. Zander’s face at the great news.
Edmund, on the other hand, could not help but feel guilty and embarrassed.
“What are you saying, Mom? I’m your son-in-law. This is my responsibility.”
“That’s true. You are my son-in-law, why am I being so formal with you? It’s all Tillie’s fault. Back then, whenever we wanted to ask you for help, she would always tell us you’re busy and carry it upon herself. Little by little, even we don’t dare to bother you anymore.”
Mrs. Zander was overjoyed by Edmund’s answer. Caught in the moment, she shifted the blame onto Tillie instead.
Instantly, Tillie felt awkward being put under the spotlight. “Mom, what are you saying?”
Yet in reality, when Tillie stole a glance at the man beside her, a warmth she had never felt before consumed her heart.
On that day itself, Mr. Zander was transferred.
When they had arrived at the hospital that was recommended by Edmund’s friend, the doctor called for investigations on Mr. Zander again. After reviewing Mr. Zander’s condition, the doctor announced that the situation was not as grave as they had thought. In fact, there was a high chance of recovery.
When the family heard the news, it was as though a weight was lifted off their shoulders.
After Mr. Zander’s situation had settled down, Edmund glanced at the woman taking care of Mr. Zander in his hospital room, wondering if he should ask about her own condition. That way, they might as well run a screening on her too.
However, just as he reached the door, he overheard Tillie speaking to Mr. Zander.
“Dad, don’t worry. The doctor Edmund found for us already said that it’s just gonna be a small operation. You’ll be in and out in no time.”
“Really?”
In the hospital room, Mr. Zander was lying on the bed. His body looked weak and disheveled. Nevertheless, the smile he had when he heard the news managed to brighten up his composure.
As the scene unfolded in front of Edmund’s eyes, he decided against asking Tillie about her condition.
It’s probably best to wait till after the surgery.
Back at Avenport, Sasha and the rest had a meal together. The next day, Solomon prepared to bring Ichika back to Jetroina.
They did not expect Ichika’s condition to be so terrible that she could not even get out of bed.
“She should definitely go for a check-up. Nothing of this sort happened when I was pregnant with the triplets. You guys should quickly find out the issue.”
As the full force of reality hit her, Sasha immediately urged Solomon and Ichika.
Of course, Sabrina was even more anxious.
“Exactly. Hurry and go. Why are you only letting us know about this now? Oh, right. You don’t have to take Yoel with you. Just leave him here with us. Once you’ve gone to Jetroina, you would have to take care of Ichika and take care of the company at the same time. You wouldn’t have time for Yoel.”
“Mm-hmm,” agreed Sasha.
Therefore, Solomon took Ichika away first thing the next morning. Their son Yoel, on the other hand, remained within the country with Sasha and the rest.
“What do you want to eat, Yoel? I’ll cook for you.”
Seeing that Yoel sat silently like a mini gentleman, she quickly took a liking to the child.
It was evident that the child was unlike others his age. Sasha could not help but compare Yoel with Devin’s son, Jeffrey. The two boys were about the same age, yet Jeffrey was like the devil’s incarnation, notorious for being naughty and mischievous.
Even Nina, a girl of about the same age, was active by nature.
Yet the child in front of her was incredibly obedient.
No, obedient might not be the right word to describe the child. Instead, the child had a rather quiet and poised personality. He could sit alone by himself with a comic book when Sasha was busy, not bothering anyone.
Even when his Aunt Sabrina was chasing Jeffery around the Hayes residence, Yoel could sit patiently on a stool and wait for his aunt in silence.
Sabrina could not help but wish Yoel was her kid instead.
