âYouâre only twenty-two. Youâre a young, promising actor! How can I come to terms with the fact that you might not live past six months?!â
Chris remained calm. He was about to speak when the ward door suddenly opened. Mr. Grenning then pushed Alan, who was in a wheelchair, into the room.
âWhy are you here?!â
Chrisâs gaze turned cold. There was even a hint of disgust and hatred in his eyes.
Alan cleared his throat and angrily said, âIsnât it obvious why Iâm here? Why didnât you tell me that you were seriously sick?!â
Chris sneered. âNow you remember that youâre a father? Where were you when my mom was sick and we had no money for treatment? Where were you when I was on my knees begging for a piece of bread? We werenât involved in each otherâs lives before, and we wonât be in the future!â
âNonsense! I felt guilty toward you and your mother, so I let you do whatever you wanted in the past. But I wonât allow it anymore. Pack your things and return to Imperial City with me. Iâll find the best doctor to treat you!â
âForget it. Neurology experts from all over the world have examined me. They canât carry out the surgery, and I only have six months left.
Alanâs face turned pale when he heard this. âNo way! I wonât let you die! You need to live well and take over Rios Corporation!â he shouted.
Chris found it a bit absurd. In the past, when he and his mom struggled to afford food, Alan just watched and did nothing.
All Alan had to do was give the command to rescue them from hunger and cold, yet he chose not to. If he had done something, Chrisâs mom would not have worked herself sick and ended up dying with deep regret.
When Chris no longer needed money, Alan offered him control of Rios Corporation.
âIf you donât believe me, consult the doctor yourself. Iâm tired and in need of rest. Please leave, and donât bother coming back.â
After that, Chris lay down and closed his eyes. âKatherine, please send him out!â
âHow dare you!â
Alanâs face turned red with anger. He felt the urge to hit Chris with his cane. No one had ever dared to be so rude to him.
However, Chris was his only son. The young man needed to survive and take over Rios Corporation no matter what.
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Katherine approached Alan and softly said, âMr. Rios, please leave.â
Alan ignored her. He looked at Chrisâs back and said, âIâll go to the doctor for more information. You must return with me to Imperial City tomorrow.â
âGet lost!â
Alan left the ward in a huff. While he walked to the doctorâs office, he vented his frustration. âIf he wasnât my only son, I wouldnât even care whether he lives or dies!â
Mr. Grenning followed him quietly. After all, this involved his employerâs family. If he said something about it, he might be instantly fired.
Initially, Alan did not believe that Chris only had six months to live. However, after he heard the attending physicianâs explanation and the analyses of several internationally renowned doctors, he suddenly felt uncertain.
âMr. Grenning, send these reports to our family doctor and get his opinion.â
âYes, Mr. Alan.â
The family doctor soon replied, but his outlook was even more severe than that of the other doctors. He went as far as saying that Chris might not live beyond three months.
For many years, Alan had relied on him for his health. He might not trust other doctors, but he would not question the family doctor.
If Chris died, he would have no one to take over Rios Corporation!
Considering this, he looked at the attending physician and pleaded, âIsnât there any other way to save him? Money isnât an issue. Iâll pay any amount if it can save him!â
The attending physician shook his head helplessly. âMr. Rios, six months is our most optimistic estimate. If the patientâs condition worsens at a faster rate, he might not live beyond three months.â
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