Part 1: To change your destiny; Part 2: 4 2 1(For you); Part 3: Second Chances

Chapter 41: My sister is a strong lady

"Ai Lee... Yes, I am daddy..." Peter let his tears roll down his cheeks.

Those words used to be just a wishful thinking verse she constantly recited in mind thousands of times when she felt down back then only to finally hear them aloud. Ivy couldn't help but to sob even more as she instinctively stepped into Peter's embrace. She could feel the same warmth she always longed for from her grandma's arms as she slowly digested the fact that her dream of finding her father had finally come true. All the rush of emotions made her forget about everything else and focused on her reunion with her father instead.

"Oh Ai Lee... How I miss you?" Peter said as he tightened his arms around her.

"Daddy..." She called out in between her sobs as everyone watched gratefully at their reunion.

Jason on the other hand had been restless the entire morning as he gave up trying to sleep after Ivy left as he sat by the window panel of his room when Marcel came in with Lucky. Lucky was getting very excited as they reached the front door of Jason's room as he stood on his hind legs against the door before Marcel opened it up.

"Careful, careful... There alright, go..." The voice of Marcel instructing Lucky to not rush his way into Jason's room was heard by his doorway but it wasn't enough to barge Jason from sitting still engrossing himself deep in his thoughts.

Marcel noticed Jason hadn't noticed their presence as he knocked on his room's door after letting Lucky off the leash. Jason was startled by the sudden leap from Lucky who leaned on to him as he stood with his two hind legs and kept licking him, sending his falling off the window panel to the ground as he giggled with joy hugging onto Lucky.

"Oh buddy! You came!" Jason greeted as he finally grabbed hold of Lucky and pinned him down on the ground but was held back by a piercing pain on his waist.

"Marcel... that was a rough landing... Hold me up..." Jason said while holding out a hand to Marcel as he grimaced at the back pain he felt and pant at the same time.

"Are you alright? Are you injured? Sorry... Lucky must have missed you a lot to go out of control..." Marcel apologised solemnly as he helped Jason to stand.

"Not a problem... Just a little aching by the waist... It's alright... Thanks for bringing this boy here... So, what is my agenda for the rest of the week?" Jason asked as he led Marcel to the sofa bed and sat with him.

"Nothing much as most of the appointments and talks were postponed to next week. Only one with Mr. Ophal on Friday... As for Saturday, we can request to cancel your participation in the college camp in view of your injury..." Marcel suggested as he referred to his tablet for the list of agenda.

"No, don't... We will still continue with the camping trip. After all, I can sit out the trekking part and help out with coordination of the students from the pit stops." Jason quickly interrupted Marcel and Marcel knew Jason wanted that glimmer of hope to see Ivy again knowing that he would update about her absence as the next thing on the list.

"Alright... Ivy's workload... is piling up and with her absence..." Marcel was once again interrupted. "Start hiring... It's time. Full time staff please..." Jason instructed as he continued to pat Lucky. "Alright... I will make the arrangements... Finally, as for Nancy... will we still..." Before Marcel could finish asking his question, Jason already knew what it was about and had all along a decision in mind.

"I will speak with her when the new person comes in to replace Ivy... No point in keeping her around for administrative tasks only unless you find it useful..." Jason asked Marcel in return. Marcel pondered for a moment.

"As a matter of fact, most administrative works were administered by Ann previously. If we have someone new filling in Ann's position as full time, then... I agree with you Nancy will be made redundant..." Marcel explained his thoughts as Jason nodded. "Then, let's proceed as planned... anything else?" Jason asked.