Chapter 457

We had been waiting outside the emergency room for nearly an hour. Every passing second felt agonizing until the door suddenly flung open. We were greeted by Dr. Morton instead. "Ms. Fisher, Alex's condition is very critical. We've decided that she needs immediate surgery." Aunt Tina staggered and almost lost her balance. "Dr. Morton, w-why does she suddenly need surgery?" "You know her condition. She's still young… Let's not go into detail now. Ms. Fisher, what do you think?" The doctors must've performed a thorough assessment to conclude that Alex needed surgery. Clenching my fists, I said, "We trust you." As I signed the forms and paid for the surgery, I watched Dr. Morton close the operating room door behind him. Uncle Jackson could no longer hold it together. He slapped himself hard in the face and cried out, "It's all my fault!" Quickly embracing him, Aunt Tina glanced at me before turning back to comfort him. "Don't worry. Alex's really brave. She'll be fine." Despite