However, her thoughts soon drifted to Sanford and the bodyguard still undergoing surgery, causing her heart to tighten with worry once again.
She hoped fervently that they too would emerge safely.
After more than four hours, the bodyguardâs surgery concluded.
The doctor informed Rosalynn that all bullets had been successfully removed from his body.
He was severely injured but, fortunately, the wounds were not in critical areas.
He was currently out of danger.
Rosalynn breathed a sigh of relief and continued her vigil for Sanfordâs surgery to end.
By this time, it was already the next morning.
The operation was still ongoing, and Rosalynn couldnât help but feel a bit uneasy.
As everyone knows, the more serious the patientâs condition, the longer the surgery typically takes.
She held onto the hope that Sanford would be fine.
âHoney.â
Brianâs voice was groggy as he slowly came to consciousness on the hospital bed.
Rosalynn snapped back to reality and offered him a gentle smile.
âHoney, youâre awake.
How do you feel?â
âIâm okay,â he responded, managing to sit up.
He looked at Rosalynnâs somewhat haggard face, his brows furrowing with concern.
âDid you stay up all night taking care of me?â
âNo, I slept for a while,â Rosalynn blurted out.
She was pregnant, and the stress from the trip had worn her down.
Thus, she took a rest after things had finally settled down.
Thankfully, the bodyguards she had brought along were keeping a close eye on Brian.
With them around, she had been able to curl up next to him and finally drift off into a deep, much-needed sleep.
When Brian heard her response, his tense expression softened just a bit.
He couldnât stop thinking about Sanford, though.
âHowâs Sanford doing?â
âHeâs still in the operating room,â Rosalynn replied.
Brian scowled slightly.
âHow long has it been?â
âSix hours,â Rosalynn answered softly.
âSix hours?â