Chapter 209 Emotional Disguise

Yvonne sat in the hospital room, gazing tenderly at Victoria, who lay on the bed. The atmosphere was especially oppressive, the white walls stark and pale under the warm lighting. It seemed as though the entire room was shrouded in a faint sadness. The curtains were tightly drawn, blocking out the sunlight. The room was filled with the scent of medicine and disinfectant, making the air heavy and stifling. Victoria lay on the bed, despite the careful attention she received, her expression remained tired and uneasy. Her gaze occasionally drifted towards the door, her heart filled with displeasure at her son's absence. She had undergone surgery three days ago, and during this time, her son had not reached out, making her mood even heavier. However, seeing Yvonne by her side seemed to alleviate some of her inner discontent. Victoria tightly held Yvonne's hand, a silent gesture of comfort, filled with endless concern and reliance. Sensing Victoria's emotions, Yvonne softly said, "