Scarlett wasn’t swayed by Nina’s attempts to persuade her to stay, and Nina decided not to press further. After finishing lunch, Nina, Scarlett, and the children headed to the hospital to visit Pharaoh, with Nash driving them.
Pharaoh had expressed a desire to move back home, but Nina firmly refused. At the hospital, his condition could be monitored around the clock, and Nina wasn’t willing to take any risks with his health. She couldn’t bear the thought of any sudden emergencies.
Pharaoh’s face lit up when he saw the children. Orion clung to her grandfather, while little Gemma sat happily in his arms. Pharaoh gently pinched her cheeks, and she responded with a bright, toothy grin.
“Pharaoh, am I really that invisible?” Scarlett teased, noticing how he only seemed to have eyes for the kids.
Pharaoh finally turned his attention to Scarlett. “It’s been ages since I last saw you. My old eyes must be failing me. I didn’t even notice you. Sorry about that.”
Scarlett smiled warmly. “Don’t worry, I could never compete with your two precious grandkids. How have you been feeling lately?”
Pharaoh shrugged. “I’m doing okay, nothing serious. Oh yeah! Nina, your brother and sister-in-law have gone back to Yaren Tribe, and I’ve been thinking… maybe it’s time for me to check out of this place.”
“You can’t just leave the hospital!” Nina protested. “I’m no medical expert, and Wilfred is busy running his hospital. Coming home would be more stressful than staying here.”
Although they could afford to set up an ICU-level room at home, it wouldn’t match the expertise available at the hospital. Nina felt it was safer for Pharaoh to remain under professional care.
But he hadn’t shared any of this with Nina yet.
Nina’s nose stung, and tears pricked her eyes. “Don’t talk like that. Medical technology has advanced so much, and we’re actively treating you. You said it yourself that you want to help take care of the kids.”
Pharaoh had made many mistakes in his past, but he was still her father. And now, he had changed. He had helped rebuild the Yaren Tribe and sponsored countless children in Birkham. He was wonderful with her kids, and the bond of family ran deep. There was no way she could feel indifferent.
“That’s right. I still have plenty of years left to spoil my grandkids,” Pharaoh said with a chuckle. “Now, let’s head home. I’ve been craving your fish stew. I’ve missed your cooking.”
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