He immediately set down what he was carrying and came over to comfort her âWhat happened? Why are you so upset?â he asked with concern.
Maxwell had arrived with Aziel.
They had arrived together at the hospitalâs entrance.
They were also business partners, which had strengthened their bond.
âSoniaâ¦â Sarah managed to say through her sobs.
Aziel tried to calm her while glancing back at the closed door of the operating room.
âDonât worry; sheâll be okay,â he reassured Sarah.
Maxwell felt a sense of unease.
âI thought she was past the critical phase.
Why is she having surgery again?â
Sarah appeared more composed as she dabbed her tears and said, âMaybe my words startled her.
â
Maxwell, though sympathetic, remained calm.
âThat seems unlikely.
Sonia is unconscious; she shouldnât be able to perceive anything from the outside.
Itâs not your fault.
â
This slightly soothed Sarah, making her feel less burdened.
âIf mere words could shock someone out of unconsciousness, we wouldnât have cases of comas,â Maxwell added, trying to provide some perspective.
This further reassured Sarah, and she sniffled, saying, âBut I saw her heart monitor.
Her ECG almost became a flat line.
â
Maxwell experienced a pang of worry at her words but kept quiet, staring at the closed door.
Aziel kept consoling Sarah, gently patting her back.
âSoniaâs tough as nails; she wonât let anything break her spirit easily.
There could be other reasons for this.
The doctors are taking care of this, doing their best.
Just try not to stress too much.
â
Sarah nodded.
Maxwell didnât believe Sarahâs words were the cause, but he couldnât help being curious.
âSheâs
never been one to get startled easily.
What exactly did you say that you think rattled her so?â he asked.
Aziel was curious, too, but he refrained from pressing the matter, seeing how upset Sarah was.
Sarah felt a bit awkward, not knowing how to explain the matter about Soniaâs âidolâ.
But under their curious gazes, she told them about what she had said to Sonia.
After listening to her, Maxwell was at a loss for words, and Aziel could only sigh and rub his forehead.
Given Soniaâs nature, it was tough to determine if the shock had anything to do with what Sarah had said.
The operating roomâs lights quickly dimmed as the doctor emerged, looking serious.
Sarahâs heart sank when she saw the doctorâs expression.
She clung to Azielâs hand tightly, her tears flowing uncontrollably.
âDoctor, is sheâ¦â
She tried to ask, but her voice faltered.
Aziel comforted her with a gentle touch on her shoulder.
Maxwell stepped forward, urgently inquiring, âDoctor, how is she? Whatâs the current situation?â
The doctor removed his mask, offering a small smile.
âGood news, sheâs awake!â