Chapter: 1599

Calvin glanced at her, his tone a mix of concern and curiosity. "We were waiting for you," he said. "So, you've decided not to take over the Wilson Group and instead focus on managing a hospital?"

Bernice leaned in, her voice laced with worry. "None of us have any experience with a hospital," she said. "Taking this on atone will be tough."

Having heard similar worries from Gil, Norah felt ready to respond. She spoke with the same confidence she had shared before. "Don't worry," she said. "I know what I'm doing." Her determination hung in the air like a promise.

Calvin sighed, resting his chin on his hand, a blend of pride and concern in his gaze. "Ah, our daughter is growing up with her own plans," he said. "It's great to take risks while you're young. I still have the energy to manage the entire group."

Norah chuckled lightly, her father's words warming her heart. "Dad," she said, "you could keep working for years before thinking about retiring. I have my own goals to chase, so just keep doing your thing."

"Alright then," Calvin said. "There's not much I can do to help. You'll have to rely on your own strength." A hint of a smile broke through his serious demeanor.

Despite the storm of worries swirling in her mind, Bernice chose her words carefully, determined not to discourage Norah. "If you need some guidance," she said, "just call your uncle. He runs several hospitals and can offer valuable advice."

That was the essence of parenting-always fretting about their children and striving to help, even when their hands felt tied.

"Got it," Norah replied, her head bobbing slightly.

Bernice pressed on, "Your grandfather is being discharged to recover at home. I've decided to go to Surella to take care of him. If you and your dad have some time, you're welcome to visit."

Calvin, hearing this for the first time, wore a look of dismay. "If you leave," he said, "won't I be the only one at home?"

"Norah will still be there with you," Bernice reassured him. "Dad°is getting better, and as his daughter, I need to take care of him. We've already missed so many years together. Besides, I don't have much to keep me busy in Glophia, so I might as well be with him."

Calvin's heart felt heavy. "I understand," he said, “but Norah is always tied up with her job and hardly comes home.." The thought struck him hard—he would spend the next six months alone in the manor.

Norah didn't disagree. With her grandfather on the mend, it made sense for her mother to step in and help. Watching her father's concerned expression, she couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Go ahead, Mom," she said with a playful grin. "I'll take good care of Dad."

But she knew her words were more lighthearted than truthful; with her busy schedule at the hospital, she would likely have little time for even her boyfriend, Sean.

Calvin wasn't quite ready to visit the Frazier family in Surella. He needed more time to get his thoughts in order and planned to make the trip around the New Year, hoping that both families could celebrate the holiday together.

The Frazier family's background made it hard for them to return to the country, so Calvin found it easier to travel abroad to see them.

After a few more minutes of conversation with her parents, Norah headed upstairs to freshen up. Unbeknownst to her, her father was downstairs, clutching his wife tightly and begging her not to leave. "Our daughter will be too busy to take care of me," he said, his voice laced with worry.

Even if she had known his fears, Norah would have only smiled softly, recognizing the truth in his words. When she got busy with work, she often had little time left for anything else.

Since Norah had bought the hospital rather than climbing the ranks to become its director, she juggled more responsibilities than ever. The weight of leadership came with countless tasks and challenges.

Most hospital staff were strangers to her, save for a few familiar faces. Not wanting to disrupt their work, she kept the introductory meeting brief, just enough to let everyone know about the transition.

For most of the employees, the shift in leadership wasn't particularly significant—as long as it didn't interfere with their daily routines.

Unlike public hospitals, where a change in directors involved layers of bureaucratic procedures, Norah faced none in the private sector.