Chapter 1229

"Ah" The young nurse suddenly quickened her pace toward the operating room. "I need to go clean up the operating room." Terence turned around and headed straight toward the treatment room. … Lily wheeled Xavier into the hospital room, stopping beside the bed. She didn't know what to say—whether to offer comfort or something else entirely. She wanted to help him onto the bed, but then it suddenly hit her—he couldn't move easily, and she wasn't strong enough to lift him. From her position behind the wheelchair, all she could see was the back of his closely cropped hair. She shifted slightly, then walked to his side and crouched down. Her lips parted. Countless words crowded her throat, yet all that came out was, "I'll pour you some water." She then turned away and poured a glass of warm water. But before she could return, Xavier said, "You already know my condition." Lily was momentarily dazed by his words. Her hands trembled, causing the water to spill over. She quickly set the