Chapter 129

When I received the news, it felt as if all the strength had been drained from my body. I staggered a few steps and almost tripped over. Fortunately, a passing nurse caught me in time and prevented the fall. She looked at me with concern and asked, "Sir, are you alright?" I waved my hand dismissively, then wiped the cold sweat off my forehead. With the nurse's help, I returned to the ward and sat down. On the phone, Lana's primary physician, Jared Boone, tried to reassure me, saying, "Samuel, please calm down first. Although Lana's condition is critical, there's still hope. Her condition has stabilized temporarily, but it's still very dangerous…" I didn't respond. My heart was pounding rapidly. Lana was an orphan with almost no one else to rely on. As her only support, I was her last line of defense. I must shoulder the responsibility of taking care of her. To me, Lana was just like my own sister. The thought of losing my sister again was unbearable. I quickly gathered all my