Chapter 956:
The medical staff quickly helped Caden change into sterile clothing, working with practiced efficiency.
Meanwhile, Alicia took it upon herself to inform Jaida about Caden’s recent meals, suspecting they might have triggered his sudden stomach pain.
Noticing Alicia’s anxiety, Jaida reassured her with a calm smile. “It’s alright. Advancing the surgery won’t affect anything.”
Alicia exhaled in relief. “Thank you, Dr. Ramos.”
“It’s my job,” Jaida replied. Caden had brought them many unforgettable experiences in the business world. To Jaida, this surgery was a way to give back.
As they prepared to wheel Caden into the operating room, a nurse hesitated and called out, “Dr. Ramos…”
Jaida turned to see what was wrong, only to notice that Caden, even unconscious, was gripping Alicia’s hand tightly. His grip was so firm that Alicia couldn’t pull away. Alicia looked torn. She wanted to comfort Caden but also worried about delaying the surgery. Her face flushed with indecision.
Jaida sighed and offered a solution. “You should come in with us.”
Alicia hesitated but eventually whispered, “Thank you.” Inside the operating room, once the anesthesia began to take effect, Caden’s grip loosened, and Alicia was able to pull her hand away.
ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇꜱ ɪɴ ɢᴀʟɴᴏᴠᴇʟꜱ.ᴄᴏᴍ
Determined to stay by Caden’s side, Alicia agreed to remain throughout the surgery. With Jaida’s help, she changed into sterile attire.
Only then did Jaida notice Alicia’s swimsuit peeking out beneath her coat. She also couldn’t miss the faint hickeys on Alicia’s chest.
Alicia’s cheeks flamed red as she quickly tried to cover herself, but Jaida chuckled lightly. “Looks like you didn’t take my earlier advice.”
Alicia wanted to vanish on the spot, utterly mortified.
Jaida shook her head, sighing. “Men are all the same. They never think about the consequences.”
Alicia blinked, momentarily distracted. “Is Mr. Reed like that too?” she asked, referring to Jaida’s husband. Jaida sidestepped the question. “I need to focus on the surgery now. Please remain quiet during the procedure.”noveldrama
Alicia nodded obediently, grateful to shift the conversation.
The surgery didn’t take long and was a resounding success. Caden was soon moved to a hospital room for recovery. Due to his body’s resistance to medication, the anesthesia wore off quicker than expected, leaving him groggy and in pain.
As Caden’s vision cleared, he saw Alicia sitting beside him. Her red, puffy eyes suggested she’d been crying.
Frowning, Caden rasped, “Why did you cry?” He didn’t remember undergoing surgery, as he had already been unconscious when it began.
Alicia shook her head. “I didn’t cry.”
Caden’s gaze drifted down to her oversized sterile gown. She hadn’t even changed out of it, too worried about him to think of herself.
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