After she finished speaking, without waiting for Mrs. Wright to react, she handed Brayden a watch. “A brand and style that young people like, personally chosen by your uncle.”
“Thank you, Grandma. Thank you, Uncle,” Brayden quickly expressed his gratitude.
Mrs. Wright was also surprised by Queena’s generosity; these three gifts were quite valuable.
“Madam, this is too much. How can we accept such expensive gifts?”
“They are just small items. Please accept them. I am too old to wear them, but they suit you perfectly.”
Queena laughed and said, “Since everyone has decided, let’s proceed with the matching as soon as possible. Sylvia…”
Sylvia nodded, “Alright, I’ll arrange it. My teacher will personally perform the matching surgery.”
“Good, good. I hope Jenna recovers soon so our whole family can gather and celebrate,” Queena said happily.
Jenna looked at the scene in disbelief, never expecting to gain so many relatives.
The Hipps Family… such a large family turned out to be her own.
Sylvia… such a powerful figure turned out to be her sister.
It was so incredible!
She felt like she was dreaming.
If it was a dream, she wished never to wake up.
She not only had a sister but also an uncle and grandfather, and other relatives…
It was too wonderful!
She had always thought that God never favored her, but now she felt truly blessed.
Heaven had been too kind to her.
Clare secretly took photos of the hospital room and sent them to Mollie. “Honey, look.”
Mollie looked puzzled, “Why does everyone look so excited?”
“I’ll tell you when we get home,” Clare teased, but his handsome face was full of joy.
The surgery time was quickly set for the next morning at nine o’clock.
“Sisters? Or fraternal twins?” Juan was also very surprised but happy for Sylvia. “Finding a long-lost sister is always a joyous occasion.”
Sylvia smiled, “Thanks to my teacher.”
“You always know what to say,” Juan shook his head. “Do I need to explain the pre-surgery precautions to her?”
“No need,” Sylvia smiled. “I will fulfill my duty as an elder sister and explain everything.”
In the evening, the Hipps Family was filled with joy, and the kitchen prepared extra dishes.
“Our Hipps Family has finally come through the hard times,” Mr. Hipps raised his glass. “Let’s have a drink now, and when Sylvia and Jenna are discharged, we’ll celebrate properly.”
Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together.
Jasmine Hipps and Giancarlo Morales were also very happy when they learned about Jenna. Jasmine’s face was full of gentle smiles, “Madeleine left us such wonderful children; it’s truly a blessing for our Hipps Family.”
Giancarlo Morales also looked kindly, “Yes, I hope Jenna recovers soon and regains her health.”
Mollie couldn’t help but think back to when she first met Jenna and Sylvia.
Back then, she had been so awful, bullying and ostracizing Jenna until Sylvia taught her a lesson.
Now looking back, it felt like a lifetime ago.
Time had flown by…
Sylvia saw her lost in thought and knew she must be reminiscing about the past. “Are you reflecting on your younger self?”
Mollie snapped out of her thoughts and looked at her awkwardly, with a slightly embarrassed smile. “I was too young and immature back then.”
“After all the twists and turns, the three of us have become family,” Sylvia said with some emotion, giving her a piece of chicken. “Eat more and try to give us sisters a little brother soon.”
Mollie’s face turned red. “Oh…”
She shyly glanced at Clare, who looked at her with gentle affection and held her soft hand. “Sylvia is right; we should hurry up.”
“You… you’re so annoying.” She thought he would help her out, but instead, he teased her too. Mollie’s face turned even redder as she playfully hit Clare’s shoulder. “Let’s eat.”
After dinner, Queena asked Sylvia to stay behind. She looked at Sylvia hesitantly. Sylvia’s eyes sparkled. “Grandma, do you have something to say?”
“Does Mr. Maskelyne know about you donating bone marrow to Jenna?”
“Yes, he knows,” Sylvia nodded. “How could he not know?”
Queena sighed in relief. “That’s good. I was worried it might affect your relationship…”
“Grandma, saving a life is paramount, especially when it’s my own sister.” Sylvia held Queena’s hand, feeling her concern and worry. “He’s not an unreasonable person. Besides, my sister has had a tough life; I will love and compensate for her in the future.”
“Both Jenna and you had difficult childhoods,” Queena sighed heavily. “Our Hipps Family is now in the spotlight again; the Sweeney family and Hogan family are watching us closely. In this situation, recognizing you both… it’s the family’s fault.”
“Grandma, has something happened in the family?” Sylvia had been busy with hospital matters and DNA tests recently and hadn’t paid attention to the Hipps Family’s situation. So… had something happened?
“Sylvia, you know your uncle is busy with exercises. I’m afraid of any accidents. After all, those hiding in the dark might use dirty tricks. I want you to secretly help your uncle. Your aunt is also in the team now…”
Queena’s eyes showed helplessness. “You know your uncle is straightforward and can’t compare to those scheming people. Our Hipps Family has only one direct descendant…”
Sylvia immediately understood Queena’s thoughts. “Grandma, we are family; I won’t let anything happen to Uncle. Besides… I used to be…”
“Mom, what are you talking about with Sylvia?” Clare came down for water and saw Queena chatting with Sylvia. He asked curiously.
His sudden interruption cut off Sylvia’s words.
What she wanted to say was swallowed back.
Queena glared at him. “It’s because of you! Come here; I have something to say to you.”
Clare shrugged and walked over to his mother. “What’s up? When have I ever held Sylvia back?”
“I want Sylvia to join Sky Division and stay with you and Mollie,” Queena said kindly. “Once Jenna recovers, Sylvia won’t need to go to the hospital every day. It would be better for her to join Sky Division; she can learn something and help you with your exercises.”
“Mom… are you joking? Sylvia joining Sky Division?” Clare was stunned. “Don’t you trust my abilities? Do I need Sylvia’s help with exercises? She doesn’t know much about military tactics.”
“Oh dear, isn’t she better at martial arts than you? Isn’t her marksmanship better than yours?” Queena defended Sylvia. “I don’t care; my granddaughter must inherit my legacy and go to the battlefield.”
“In this peaceful era, where’s the battlefield? Fine, fine, I’ll arrange it,” Clare reluctantly agreed.
Sylvia found it both amusing and frustrating. She wanted to say she was the legendary prodigy who had created many miracles… During the aviation competition when SouthStar Airlines won the championship, everyone missed that legendary prodigy…
She did understand aerial tactics… She wasn’t a novice…
But they didn’t give her a chance to speak; she had no choice but to swallow her words.
She went back to her room helplessly.
She needed to rest early for tomorrow’s surgery preparations.
As soon as she entered her room, she received a video call from Franklin. “Is the surgery tomorrow?”
Sylvia sighed deeply, her pretty face showing helplessness. “I have no choice; my uncle’s match score is only 5. If it were 6, we could proceed with his match. It’s a pity…”
“So many relatives in the Hipps Family, yet none have a match score of 6.” Franklin looked at her worriedly. “Will extracting your bone marrow harm your body? Considering you have Love Parasite… if it backfires on you… I’m afraid of any accidents…”
After all, Sylvia wasn’t an ordinary person…
“It shouldn’t be that bad,” Sylvia wasn’t sure either. “I’d rather we both have less-than-perfect health but still be alive. As long as we’re alive, anything is possible.”
Seeing that she had made up her mind, Franklin didn’t dare persuade her further and could only silently pray for her safety.
He hated his own powerlessness.
“Sweetheart, I’ll be with you tomorrow.”
Sylvia’s lips curved into a smile. “Don’t worry; nothing will happen.”
Franklin suppressed his desire to hold her tightly, his deep eyes filled with intense love. “Alright, rest early.”
“You too.” After hanging up the call, Sylvia remembered that she forgot to tell Franklin about Queena’s plan for her to join Sky Division. She decided to tell him tomorrow.
She put down her phone and went into the bathroom to wash up. The hot water cascaded over her body.
At that moment, in an unknown location under a dark sky devoid of light,
A masked woman sat at the head of a table holding a report in her hand. “Heh-let’s see how Sylvia chooses… Move forward and get poisoned; retreat and let her sister die. Ah-human nature… it’s so beautiful when tested.”
She tossed aside the report and picked up another one. “Tsk tsk, this is Franklin and Olivia’s report?”