Chapter 17 Out of Danger

The doors of the operating room swung open. Hendrick and Talon rushed forward at once, with Luther and Natasha hurrying behind them. Cressida stood tall despite the exhaustion written in her eyes. "The surgery was a success. The patient is out of danger and stable now," Cressida revealed. Talon's eyes turned red instantly. He grabbed Cressida's arm, too overwhelmed to speak. "D-Dr. Sheppard… I… I…" Hendrick was completely stunned. He watched as his mother was wheeled out—her eyes shut, but the heart monitor showed a steady rhythm. It was as if a miracle had descended before them. Everyone was shaken by the sight. Natasha couldn't believe it. Lifting her dress hem, she rushed to the bedside. "This is impossible! Dr. Lockwood said she couldn't be saved. How could this be?" "What are you doing?" Talon shoved her aside. Natasha stumbled and fell right into Luther's arms. That only fueled Talon's fury. He jabbed a finger at Luther accusingly. "Mr. Strudwick, I won't hold it again