Chapter 723

Olivia returned to the Harrises' home after being discharged from the hospital. Even on that day, Tyler didn't show up, as Naomi was undergoing surgery. As Naomi battled through her procedure, Olivia was at home, soothing the baby to sleep and feeding him. By the time the surgery concluded in the afternoon, Olivia and the baby were both sleeping, while everyone else was anxiously awaiting news from the hospital. That evening, as the sky darkened, Olivia woke up. At the Harrises', no one mentioned Naomi's surgery. It seemed they were all focused solely on the baby, almost as if Naomi didn't exist. Naomi's surgery finished at 4 PM. Outside the operating room, Hillary was there to greet her, softly calling her "Naomi." Naomi looked weak and pale with an oxygen mask covering her face, as if she had just escaped a deadly grip. Hillary, struggling to hold back tears, took her hand and accompanied her, assisted by the hospital staff. Tyler arrived shortly after, staying close by Naomi's