The scorching sunshine filtered through the curtains. The faint smell of disinfectant wafted in the air.

It had been a few weeks since Janet came to see Hannah. She felt a little guilty about not being able to see her often. Ever since Janet started working, she had been dealing with unfortunate incidents that seemed to take all her time.

Hannah’s liver transplant surgery was scheduled for 10 o’clock today. Janet still had half an hour to talk with her.

“Don’t be nervous. You won’t feel any pain after they administer anesthesia.”

Janet smiled and combed Hannah’s gray hair.

Hannah gently patted Janet’s hand and smiled at her. “I have no fear, my little girl. I know you’re busy with work. You don’t have to wait here for me. The nurses in the hospital are very considerate. You need to stop worrying about me.”

Tears welled up in Janet’s eyes. She knew Hannah was in so much pain, yet the old woman was smiling to make sure Janet didn’t worry about her.

“Don’t worry about me. I’m not a child.” Janet couldn’t help but smile at her.

Hannah suddenly pouted and flicked her gaze to the door. “That young man has been waiting outside for a long time. Why don’t you let him in?”

Janet turned around and saw Ethan leaning against the railing in the corridor. His gaze occasionally flitted toward them to see if they were okay.

hadn’t figured out how to

with a polite smile. He had changed into a brown windbreaker today.

such clothes before. She was taken aback for a

said, “This is Ethan. Well… You

aware of Janet’s secret. She only knew the Lind family had arranged a man for

an ecstatic smile as she examined Ethan’s face. “Wow, what a handsome young man!” She patted Janet’s

at the clock on the wall. “It’s about

nurses wheeling Hannah into the operation theater. “She will be okay,

be fine.” Ethan patted her back

a long procedure that lasted

for observation to see

as the doctors

to take a few days off and take care of Hannah. But I’m not sure if the company will agree.”

and explain your situation. I’m sure they’ll understand. After

days off this month.” Janet’s shoulders slumped

don’t

sighed and

How many days do you need? How about two weeks?”

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