Chapter 197

By the time the first light crept over the skyline, Megan had finally fallen asleep. Tristan looked down at her anxious face and couldn't help but feel a twinge of sorrow. He gently pulled her into his arms, rhythmically patting her back, hoping it would help her sleep more peacefully. At seven, he reluctantly woke her up. The surgery was scheduled for 8:30 a.m., and they couldn't be late. After washing up and grabbing a quick breakfast, they left Dreamscape Manor and reached the hospital by 7:45. As they opened the door to the hospital room, Bernard looked up and met eyes with Megan. Instantly, a wave of bitterness washed through him. One wrong decision had stolen Megan's chance to grow up with her real parents—and taken his precious granddaughter's life, too. "Megan, Tristan, you're here," he said softly. Megan walked over and sat beside him, gently holding his frail hand. "Don't worry, Grandpa. With Brandon on the case, everything's going to be fine." "I trust Dr. Lewis, no doubt. B