Chapter 474

Pearl woke up shortly after leaving the operating room. Esther and Mobius entered her room, with Hanzel following behind at a slower pace. The moment she saw Pearl, Esther burst into tears. "Pearl… I thought you died… but you survived. Thank goodness!" She then threw herself into Pearl's arms, her tears soaking the latter's hospital gown. It felt awkward. "I'm fine. I was just drowning, but I didn't die," Pearl reassured her with a weak smile. Her voice was still frail as she had just woken up. Esther stopped crying and, after a moment, burst into laughter. "How could you still be in the mood to joke now?" Pearl replied, "Maybe I'm just stating the facts." Mobius patted Esther's head and said, "Pea just woke up, don't tire her out." Esther nodded. "I know, I'm done now. I was just worried." Hanzel remained silent, observing Pearl's weakened state. Then, he turned his gaze toward Mobius and said, "Please take your girlfriend away." Mobius nodded but then immediately fr