Chapter 76 For my grandpa

Nova was pacing outside the surgery room, a bundle of nerves. She kept hoping everything would turn out fine for Tristan. "Everything's going to be alright, just take it easy," Margaret reassured her, noticing how tense Nova looked. "Don't worry, the surgery will go well. I'll stay right here with you until Tristan comes out." Half an hour later, the medical staff slowly wheeled Tristan out of the surgery room. The doctor smiled at Nova reassuringly. "The surgery went perfectly. We've removed all the toxins from his body. We do need to sort out the payment for his further treatment and recovery soon, though." Nova's relief was palpable. Money was no object when it came to his safety. She grasped Tristan's cold hand, tears shimmering in her eyes, and asked eagerly, "When will he wake up?" "He might take a couple of hours, depending on how fast he recovers," the doctor explained patiently. Turning around, Nova saw Margaret looking utterly exhausted, struggling to keep her eyes o