Chapter 387

A long time had passed before the doors of the operating theater finally swung open. Summer jumped out of Mark’s arms at once, ran up there and grabbed the doctor’s arm. Anxiety and fear filled her.   She was afraid to hear the outcome she dreaded to hear. She was scared to hear the worst news.   Mark watched and took her fears and hesitations all in. He stood up, strode forward, and put his arm around her and drew her into his embrace. Just when he was about to speak, Summer spoke with a somewhat trembling voice. “How is my daughter, doctor?”   She looked calm on the outside, but the tremble coming from her body gave her emotion away. So he held her tightly and supported her silently.    The warmth of his embrace calmed her. She was less anxious. At least her legs had stopped shaking.   The doctor then looked at the man beside Summer. “Mr. Valentine—”   “Just tell me.” Mark interrupted the doctor, his voice low and cold. His shapely hand involuntarily tightened the grip on Summer’s sh