Chapter 659 The Surgery Was a Success

Lucas fell into silence, his mind working rapidly to figure out Joseph's whereabouts if he was not at

the hospital. However, he failed to come up with any answers. Besides the hospital, where else did

he have to be at this crucial moment?

Lucas was confused. He dialed Vince's number, who informed him that Joseph had not reached out

to him either. In the end, Lucas’ only option was to return to the operating room door, sitting there

feeling helpless as he waited.

The surgery carried on well into the late hours of the night. Megan approached Lucas, stifling a

yawn as she instructed him, "Get Xavia some food. She’s tired from all that baby birthing."

"Why don't you get it?”

"I have to stay with Xavia. Besides, you're not the child's father. Will the nurses allow you inside?"

Megan flicked her hair arrogantly. "And, I'm a celebrity. I can't just go outside and show my face in

public."

Lucas felt irritated. "I can't leave either. Find someone else."

"No, you have to go. You have to pay. That's your job."

Her loud voice drew disapproving glances from the doctors.

"This is a hospital. Keep it down. If you want to argue, do it outside."

Lucas felt inexplicably dragged into the situation, and his impatience showed on his face. "Fine, just

stop talking. I'll go and get it."

"Good, that's settled then. Saves me from wasting my breath." Megan hummed and walked away,

swaying her hips.

Lucas hurriedly made his way to the supermarket downstairs, hoping to buy something as quickly

as possible. Unfortunately, the supermarket was closed, so he had to venture further in search of an

open store.

*

Inside the operating room, Chloe's eyes fluttered open. Her vision was filled with the blinding white

light above her head. She cried out in pain and her hand instinctively reached out for something,

anything that would provide a sense of solace.

The doctor noticed her waking up. He lifted his gaze from his work and offered reassurance, "Don't

worry. The surgery was a success. Both you and your baby are safe, but your baby is premature

and will need to stay in the hospital for observation.”

"My baby..." Chloe murmured, attempting to sit up.

The nurse approached and comforted her, "Don't worry. You'll see your baby once the surgery is

over. Please remain still. Any movement may disrupt the wound closure."

Coupled with her weakened state, the nurse's gentle voice had a calming effect on Chloe. She

wanted to express her gratitude to the medical staff, but she was devoid of strength. Her pale lips

trembled slightly as her thoughts drifted back to the ambulance, where the helpers had been unable

to reach Joseph’s phone. Why was his phone turned off? Had he really chosen to be with Xavia

during her childbirth?

It felt as though something had sunk its teeth into her heart. Initially, there was no pain. But as the

wound grew deeper, it consumed her entire being. The agony spread to all of her nerves,

incessantly tormenting her even when she remained still. The pain she felt was reminiscent of the

ache from when she gave up on her relationship. Though it had been some time since then, it still

lingered and affected her deeply.

After ten minutes, the doctor cheerfully said to Chloe, "The surgery is complete. Get some rest. The

nurse will bring you to your ward later."

Chloe remained immobile, unable to express her gratitude to the doctor. Just then, another

individual entered the room and engaged the doctor in a brief conversation. After that, the doctor

departed with the individual, leaving only the nurse to attend to Chloe.

Weighed down by the sedative’s effects, Chloe felt drowsiness wash over her, prompting her to shut

her eyes.

*

Unknown to Chloe and those in the operating room, a silent peril loomed closer. Alcohol, along with

various accelerants, seeped into the room from under the door. In these late hours at the hospital,

weariness had overcome the nurses and doctors, dulling their sensitivity to scents.