CEO's Tears Over Pregnancy Test Discovery
Chapter 1417

Pharaoh did not know how much longer he had, so every moment holding his grandchildren felt precious. He wanted to savor these moments now, so he would have no regrets when the time came.

Nina could not help but marvel at the sight. No wonder people always say there is a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Pharaoh was so gentle and affectionate with the kids, a side of him she would not have believed without seeing it herself. With Gemma happily drinking her formula, Nina noticed that Orion had not eaten yet, and Pharaoh probably had not had a proper meal either. "I'm going to grab some food. What would you all like?"

"Mom, can I have a burger and mashed potatoes?" Orion asked excitedly, eager for a rare treat from outside.

Pharaoh, on the other hand, kept it simple. "Something light and mostly vegetables would be great."

Given his current condition, spicy or greasy foods were hard for him to digest and would only burden his system.

"Got it. I'll be back soon," Nina replied, stepping out.

She could not help but notice how even his eating habits had changed. She planned to check in with his attending doctor later to understand what was really going on.

Pharaoh, sensing that Nina would not let this go, went to see the doctor as soon as she left. "I'd like you to keep my diagnosis confidential from my family," he requested.

"If it were a minor illness, we could consider that, but with something this serious, your family has a right to know," the doctor said, immediately reluctant.

As a son himself, the doctor would want his parents to be open with him about their health, so the family could face it together.

And as a doctor, he had seen too many cases where hiding the truth from family members created even more pain, especially when patients refused treatment. Who knew it, later on, the family might bring the issue to the hospital?

"If my daughter found out, she'd worry herself sick, and I don't want her to go through that," Pharaoh said. "If you're concerned about potential issues with my family, I'm willing to sign a waiver releasing the hospital from any responsibility. This is my decision, and I'll handle whatever happens. You won't face any trouble from us."

Pharaoh could see where the doctor's hesitation lay and was quick to address it.

The doctor remained uneasy. "Even if we agree to this, it won't be long before she notices something's wrong as the disease progresses. What will you do when that time comes?"

Pharaoh nodded, prepared. "Then

we'll handle it when we get there. Please, doctor, I'm asking you to help keep this from her. I let her down too many times when she was young, and the last thing I want is to be a burden to her now."

Hearing the sincerity in Pharaoh's words made the doctor even more conflicted. He did not know what Pharaoh had done in his younger years, but the man before him now was clearly a devoted father.

"It really is true! Life, aging, sickness, and death are part of the natural course, beyond anyone's control," the doctor thought.

In the end, the doctor nodded. "All right. If she asks, I'll tell her it's your choice to keep it private. She can talk to you if she wants to know more, but it'll be up to you to share or not."

"Thank you, doctor," Pharaoh said gratefully before returning to the room to continue playing with the kids.

Not long after, Nina returned with the food. Instead of going directly back to the room, she stopped by the doctor's office first.