As soon as the door opened, Ethan rushed forward to help Ivy take off her sterile gown. As he was fumbling with the ties, Ivy suddenly burst into tears, loud and hard.

Her sobs caught everyone off guard—not just Ethan but also her aunts and other family members standing nearby.

Ivy threw her arms around Ethan, crying uncontrollably, “Ethan, what am I gonna do without Grandpa?”

Her sorrow hit Ethan like a punch to the gut.

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