Chapter 1323

After a short pause, Reuben continued soothing Selena by rubbing her back gently. Then, Selena continued, "Before the surgery, Professor Zelensky did tell us that the chances of success were slim. But I was still affected when I watched the patient pass away like that during the surgery." She paused before adding, "I'm not sure if the outcome would've been different if Professor Watkins had been around today." In response to the sad news she'd shared, Reuben offered some words of comfort. "You guys tried your best. It's not anyone's fault." After he said that, Selena buried her face in his chest. He was right. They had been unable to save the patient or keep him alive for a little longer, even though they'd tried so hard. Her relationship with Reuben was similar, too. They had obviously put in so much effort and cared so much for one another. Yet, they couldn't be together. Seeing that Selena had buried her face in his chest, Reuben said, "Selena, you will come across man