Chapter 216: Tom is Taken Away

Evelyn was startled and instinctively gasped, but upon realizing it was Brian, she let out a sigh of relief and leaned back against his shoulder, closing her eyes again. "Yes... I did fall asleep," she admitted, her voice as tired as she felt. The surgery was still ongoing, and she didn’t dare to leave for even a moment. Brian wrapped an arm around her shoulder, his voice calm but tinged with concern, "Let me take you to the resting area. My men will stay here and keep watch." Evelyn stubbornly shook her head. "No, I want to stay here and see for myself that Ivan is out of danger." She vividly recalled how much Ivan had cared for her, almost like a father figure despite being her elder brother. Brian, feeling a bit helpless, gently pinched Evelyn’s cheek. Evelyn, annoyed, rubbed her cheek. "Hey, why are you pinching my face..." Brian grabbed her wrist, preventing her from pulling away easily. "You need to rest now. Get up early tomorrow, and I’ll bring you back here." Evelyn p