Chapter 354

Sophia thought she needed to go see her heartless adopted daughter with her own eyes. ... After what felt like an eternity, the doors to the emergency room finally swung open. Stephen, Lester, and Samuel all stepped forward at once. Stephen asked, "Doctor, how's Tess?" Lester asked, "Doctor, how is she doing?" Samuel asked, "Doctor, how's my daughter?" Everyone else looked just as anxious. The air was thick with tension. No one dared to breathe too loudly. Their hearts were pounding in their chests, hoping for good news—yet terrified to hear the worst. The lead surgeon pulled down his mask, his tired face breaking into a smile. "The patient is no longer in critical condition. She's being moved to the ICU now. You can visit her in three days." Everyone let out a collective breath of relief. For the first time in hours, Stephen's blank, lifeless eyes flickered with light. The heavy pressure on his chest seemed to lift a little. He closed his eyes for a moment before opening th