Chapter 54

In the hospital, the white lights overhead felt too bright for David’s bloodshot eyes. He sat in the corridor, his jaw tight, phone clutched in his hand. He had already called Lily more than ten times, and each time the call had gone unanswered. The last message she sent kept replaying in his mind like a nightmare. “David, I’m terminating our contract. I’m done playing this annoying charade. You can have your Marina, your child, your lies. I’m done.” “Damn it, Lily, answer your fucking phone,” he cursed under his breath, his fingers trembling as he almost hurled his mobile against the wall. Just then, the doors to the operating room opened with a creak. A doctor came out, wheeling Marina on a gurney. Her face was pale, so pale that she blended with the blanket beneath her. David instantly shoved his phone into his pocket and strode over. “Doctor, how is her condition?” His voice was deep but steady, though inside he felt unsettled. The doctor sighed, looking at David with professional