The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 632

Vivica understood what that "release" meant. Surviving for over a decade while completely paralyzed was a miracle in itself, but it was also pure torture—for both the patient and the family caring for him.

"Thank you for everything you've done for him all these years," Vivica said, her voice thick with gratitude. "If it weren't for your family's excellent care, he might not have made it this long."

And she would never have had the chance to reunite with her biological father.

Raymond offered a sad smile. "There's no need for that. We're family. Helping each other is what we do."

By the time the Mercedes van pulled up to the hospital, night had fallen.

The moment they stepped out, Raymond's phone buzzed.

"Raymond, are you here yet? The doctors are asking if we should take him off life support," Cheryl's anxious voice crackled through the speaker.

"We're here, we just got out of the car. We're heading up now!" Raymond quickened his pace, glancing back to urge the others on.

Vivica instinctively broke into a light jog. Joseph kept close, his hand hovering near her waist, terrified she might trip in her haste. Roderic hurried behind them, carrying Chaim.

Once inside the elevator, Raymond turned to them. "My mom says the doctors are asking about pulling the plug. It means..."

He didn't finish the sentence, but the implication hung heavy in the air. Asking to remove life support meant Hayes was on his absolute last breath, and artificially prolonging it was only causing him suffering.

Vivica nodded, her eyes red and puffy. "I understand. I'm okay."

The moment the elevator doors slid open, they saw Cheryl standing in the hallway, waving frantically. "Hurry, over here!"

The group broke into a run.

Hayes's lips trembled weakly, but no sound came out. He didn't have the strength left to speak.

But Vivica knew what he was trying to say.

She grabbed his hand, taking a deep breath to steady her emotions so her words would come out clear. "Dad, don't worry. I promise we'll take good care of Mom. You can let go now. It's okay."

It was true—his biggest fear had been leaving his wife behind. But he was also reluctant to leave his daughter, reluctant to leave this world. His life had been far too bitter, far too tragic.

Hayes remained silent, but his fingers twitched, struggling to curl around his daughter's hand. He just couldn't manage it.

Without hesitating, Vivica used her other hand to fold his stiff fingers inward, wrapping them securely around her own.