Aimee suddenly smiled bitterly, as if she had realized why Jasper liked Willow so much and why she had lost to her. If she were a man, she would choose someone like Willow, with her charming, kitten-like personality, over someone as strong-willed as herself. Aimee sighed, feeling much lighter after this realization. She glanced in the direction of the operating theater and then quietly left.

Meanwhile, Willow paced nervously at the door, continuously fidgeting with her hands. She was uncertain about the situation inside and whether the surgery had been successful.

When Antoine came out from the doctor’s office and saw the nervous woman, he approached her and comforted her, “Willow, have a seat. The surgery will still take some time.”

She nodded and sat down, but her anxiety persisted as she tightly clenched her fists. Antoine, standing nearby, now understood why Jasper was so fond of her because she was genuinely in love with his nephew.

The surgery lasted nearly two hours before the operating theater door finally opened. Antoine approached the attending doctor to inquire about Jasper’s condition. The doctor appeared relaxed and nodded, saying, “The surgery was very successful, but we’ll need to wait for feedback on his post-operative condition.”

“Doctor, has my boyfriend awakened?” she asked.

The doctor shook his head. “He’s still under anesthesia. It might take another hour before he wakes up.”

of the operating theater by the doctor’s assistant

into a room on the same floor. After connecting a bag of

held Jasper’s hand, her heart aching at the sight of this man looking so fragile. Yet, this also fueled her determination and courage to stay by his side when

spoke softly, “Willow, please let us know as soon as Jasper

and left, she couldn’t hold back her tears any longer.

just twenty minutes later. When he saw the teary-eyed Willow beside him, he was moved and almost sat up. “Don’t cry,” he rasped, trying

and exclaimed, “Jasper, you’re awake! Can you hear

he heard the sweetest voice. He smiled faintly, saying, “Yes, I

hug Jasper tightly, nuzzling into his chest.

the doctor and Antoine arrived, confirming the

time to recover, and for at least a month, you must take it easy,” the doctor reminded

serious expression.

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