The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 185

After leaving Becky's house, Mike turned to Aron and asked, "Becky said that you used to date Isla. Is it true?"

"More or less, " replied Aron. As he started the car, he said to Mike, "Grandpa, I have something to tell you."

Mike responded with a stone face, "If you intend to persuade me to call off your wedding, don't say anything at all. The wedding has been finalized and impossible to change."

Mike continued, "I don't care what happened between you and Isla. Now that you chose Becky, you should take responsibility for it. Got it?"

Aron thought with a frown, 'I never planned to really marry her. It was just a stopgap.'

He explained, "Grandpa, you misunderstood me. The matter I am going to discuss with you has nothing to do with Becky or Isla." "Now grandma is still in a coma. Two days ago the doctor told me that she might be in a coma indefinitely. Then I met Arthur. He told me that grandma could wake up if he did the operation himself. So I want to ask your opinion. Do you consent to grandma getting an operation?"

Mike asked with a frown, "Did you mean Arthur..."

Aron nodded, "Yes." He continued, "I have a friend who is on good terms with Arthur. With his help, Arthur has returned from abroad. He checked on grandma and said that grandma had a good chance of waking up if he performed the surgery."

Aron paused, and then went on, "Grandpa, I hope that grandma could wake up soon. Grandma must be happy to attend my wedding ceremony. But I want to know your opinion. Do you agree... to this surgery?"

Mike raised his eyebrow and asked, "What... are the risks?" Although Joanna was in a coma, at least she was alive. As with any surgery, there are always risks. Mike didn't know whether he should agree to it or not.

"Any surgery is risky. But Arthur said that he would do his best." Aron also had worried about this. 'But if we don't try, grandma might be in a coma for the rest of her life.'

He continued, "Grandpa, we can't watch grandma wasting in bed. If we don't give it a shot, grandma might not wake up again. I think that we should let Arthur do the surgery. For now, no one except Arthur can help us."

Mike was lost into thought. 'Joanna is a proud woman. She would rather die than lie lifelessly like a vegetable.' He also wanted to give it a try even if the chances were slim.

After hesitating, Mike made up his mind and asked, "When can she have the surgery?"

Aron replied, "At any time. Arthur will stay for the time being. If you still have concerns, I can arrange for you to meet him."

"There is no need, " said Mike decidedly, shaking his head. He then went on, "I trust him. If your grandma is to undergo surgery, we should set the date as soon as possible. It would be best if she could wake up before your wedding."

Aron responded with a little nod, "Don't worry. I will get everything ready." He advised, "Grandpa, we'd better not tell Becky about grandma's surgery."

"Why not?" Mike asked, looking confused. "She has been taking care of Joanna. No one knows her condition better than Becky. Now Joanna is going to have a surgery, but I couldn't keep her company day and night. We need someone to look after her.

Becky is going to be your wife. We will be a family soon. We shouldn't keep her in the dark, " Mike continued.

"You're right. But Becky is busy preparing for the wedding, so I don't want to bother her with this. Besides, we don't know when grandma could wake up after the surgery. I also want to surprise her. I will find grandma a care giver who can look after her better than Becky." Aron paused, and then continued, "We have been together for long. I know that I owe her a lot. Now our wedding will be held, so I want her to focus on that. I don't want her to worry about grandma. A professional care giver can take better care of grandma. Do you want to see Becky prepare for the wedding while looking after grandma? She will get tired. "

"But..." Aron's words made sense, so Mike didn't object anymore. He sighed, "I never thought that you would treat Becky so well. Fine, I won't tell her about this."

Aron said with a smile, "Grandpa, thank you!" 'Now I need to arrange the surgery, ' thought Aron to himself.

Aron drove Mike home, then called Charles and told him of their decision. Charles happened to be in the hospital, so he went to Arthur.

Arthur had been meeting with other doctors since his return. When Charles saw him, he had just come back to his office to rest.

"Mr. Lu, what brought you here?" Arthur asked, craning his neck as if he was looking for someone.

Charles replied, "I came alone." He noticed the disappointment on Arthur's face. Arthur returned to his seat, poured Charles a cup of tea and asked, "What can I do for you?"

Charles replied, "The patient's family agreed to have the surgery. I hope that you can schedule it soon."

Arthur responded with frown, "Mr. Lu, we both know that I agreed to do you this favor on Autumn's account. You promised me that..."