Chapter 40 Start Over

William removed his mask and gave Annie a thumbs-up. "The surgery was a complete success." Annie's steps faltered. Frozen to the spot, she wanted to say something, but her words seemed to be caught in her throat. Seeing her in such a state, William didn't crack a joke for once. Instead, he walked up to her and gave reminders in a steady and unusually serious voice. "Mrs. Steward Senior's heart issues have been resolved. As long as she gets proper recovery and keeps her emotions in control, forget one month—she'll have no problem living more than ten years in good health." The words hit Annie like a thunderclap, crushing the massive stone weighing on her chest. Her knees buckled, and she could barely stand straight. "Thank you… Thank you, Dr. Lawson… I can't thank you enough." … Annie had stayed up all night. The day after the surgery, in the early morning, her eyes were bloodshot and red-rimmed. On the hospital bed, Irene's eyelashes fluttered before she slowly opened her eyes.