Chapter 141. The Impact of the Meeting

Adriel

The news brought by the doctor was encouraging. The surgery had been a success, and now it was just a matter of hoping Manuela would be fine when she woke up. I didn't want to leave the hospital, but I couldn't ignore my mother's insistence. I was still digesting Manuela's medical report, and the thought of leaving her there made me uneasy.

The idea of leaving the hospital left me reluctant, but I knew I needed to take care of myself to be there for Manuela when she needed me most. The doctor had been clear: Manuela needed more time to recover. As I left the hospital, I made sure to leave clear instructions. Any change in Manuela's condition, any sign that something is wrong, they should call me immediately. I needed to be informed about everything. Still, I left one of my assistants on standby, with instructions to call me as soon as there was any news.

My mother insisted I get some rest, but I knew I wouldn't find peace until I was sure Ma