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    For a moment, Jaxen couldn’t believe his eyes. How was it possible that Neil was here, right in the hospital corridor? Could he be waiting for Katelyn?


    Jaxen’s mind instantly went on high alert. It was clear that Neil hadn’t moved on from Katelyn and was still hoping to revive their past rtionship. Jaxen was determined not to let that happen.


    At that moment, Neil felt as though his heart was being ripped apart. He had resolved to cut ties with Lise, yet he hadn’t anticipated that she would risk her life to save him in a moment of danger. It was Lise who had shoved him to safety, taking the full impact of the truck herself.


    Remembering how he had treated her and all her suffering, Neil was disgusted with himself. How could he betray someone who loved him so deeply?


    He kept his gaze fixed on the operating room door. After what seemed like an eternity, it finally swung open. Neil hurried over, his expression filled with concern, and asked, “Doctor, how is she?”


    The doctor took off his mask, looking puzzled. “Are you rted to the patient?”


    “I’m her boyfriend. Please, just tell me, was the operation a sess? Is she still alive?”<fn5858> ?? ??? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???????s, ????s? ??s?? FιndNovel</fn5858>


    Neil was frantic, peering anxiously into the operating room, wishing he could go inside himself.


    He had already forgiven Lise for everything, even the debacle at the press conference. He believed she had acted out of love for him.


    With a tone of regret, the doctor said, “The operation was a sess, and her condition is stable now. However, we couldn’t save the baby.”


    Neil’s pupils shrank, and he stammered, “What did you—”


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    “The baby didn’t survive, and the damage caused significant internal bleeding. We had to perform a hysterectomy for her safety, meaning we had to remove her uterus.”


    These words were like a bolt from the blue to Neil.


    The child he had eagerly anticipated was lost. Moreover, Lise would never have the opportunity to be a mother again. What were they going to do now?


    Neil mustered a weak smile and murmured, “Thank you, doctor.”


    The doctor added, “She’s still under anesthesia but should wake up tonight.”


    Neil nodded but his gaze had already drifted away. He should have realized sooner. Given that Lise was pregnant, how could the baby have survived such a brutal impact? Yet, he had never anticipated that Lise would permanently lose her chance to be a mother. Once Lise discovered this, she would undoubtedly be devastated.


    Meanwhile, in the ward, Katelyn and Vincent were unaware of the drama unfolding in the corridor. Though they were alone, an awkward tension lingered between them, spurred by Jaxen’s earlierments. Jaxen had almost revealed Vincent’s deep concern and anxiety, making it impossible for Katelyn to ignore. She touched her chest, feeling a sense of bewilderment.


    She didn’t fully understand why, but realizing how deeply Vincent cared seemed to stir tender feelings within her. She was no longer the naive young woman she once was. Neither spoke, and the silence stretched between them.


    Eventually, Vincent broke the silence with a soft tone, casually exining, “You shouldn’t take Jaxen’s words to heart. He’s known to exaggerate things.”


    Katelyn nodded, replying, “I know.”


    It seemed the matter was settled for the moment. Vincent had aimed to lighten the mood, but after a brief pause, the atmosphere turned even more awkward. In the spacious ward, it felt as if even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard clearly.


    Katelyn’s cheeks warmed again, and her hands clenched into fists under the covers. She inwardly scolded herself for herck ofposure. Vincent hadn’t said anything particrly flustering; why was she blushing so often? Was sheing down with something?


    This was a level of awkwardness neither of them had ever experienced with each other.


    “Um…” They both began to speak simultaneously, and upon catching each other’s gaze, they once again said in unison, “You go first.”


    Katelyn’s face grew even redder, and Vincent felt a bit ufortable too. He cleared his throat lightly and said, “I’ll start. Were you meeting someone earlier?”


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