Chapter 993: Caged Bird

Sean followed Maria and walked side by side toward the first operating room. Due to Maria having a boyfriend and the hospital being crowded, Sean was very careful to maintain a distance of one meter from her to avoid any gossip. The two walked in silence until they reached the hallway leading to the first operating room. Maria clenched her hands tightly and her eyes flickered. Suddenly, she screamed, "Ah!" The corridor lights were sound-controlled, and they flickered slightly upon hearing her scream. After a moment of darkness, the light returned. When Sean snapped out of it, he saw Maria under the light, pale as a wall, with large drops of sweat on her forehead. She bit her lip, making soft sounds like a little kitten. It was evident that she was in pain! Without much thought, Sean gently reached out a hand to support her arm. "Maria, what's wrong?" Maria took a deep breath, pretending to be strong, with tears in her eyes. Despite being in such a miserable state, she still coldly