After Divorcing my Captain Husband (Chloe and Michael) novel Chapter 514

Chapter 514 Surgery

At that time, James was still underage, but he was his father's sole relative, the one who had to make the tough call of pulling the plug.

This incident left James with a deep trauma. Smith didn't want him to go through the pain of losing another loved one.

"I had planned to undergo treatment in Mythica. According to the original plan, my condition wouldn't have deteriorated this quickly."

But fate always seemed to be a step ahead of him.

His condition worsened rapidly, and the hospitals in Mythica lacked the necessary technology, so returning home became the only option.

Just when Chloe was at a loss for words, Smith's tone suddenly intensified, almost pleading as he looked at her. "Jioleek, next week James must leave, he can't stay in the country any longer."

It wasn't just for James' surgery but for his own as well.

Recalling what she had seen in the medical records, Chloe asked, "Your surgery is also scheduled for next week. Are you planning to start it while James is on the plane?"

Once James boarded the plane, he would be completely cut off from the outside world.

Smith nodded. "I've made arrangements in Mamaica. As long as the information is controlled, he won't know about my passing..."

Even if James found out later, it would be after his surgery.

"Haven't you considered the possibility of your surgery being successful?" Chloe asked.

Smith smiled; his laughter used to be hearty, but now filtered through the ventilator, it sounded much heavier.

"Success is always the best outcome, but I always like to have a backup plan."

Chloe felt a lump in her throat, a sense of helplessness washing over her.

She thought, "Why do loved ones always have to go through such separations?"

After speaking so much, Smith seemed tired.

Flying in from Mamaica alone, he was already pushing his physical limits.

He even signed a disclaimer before boarding the plane, absolving the airline of any responsibility in case of his sudden death during the flight.

"Jioleek, before I go into the operating room, there's one last thing I want to ask of you."

Chloe's throat tightened. "Please, go ahead."

She thought, "If Smith's surgery really fails, James won't get to see him one last time or even get his ashes.

Isn't that too unfair to James?

Why do these dilemmas always fall on me?"

As she anxiously ran her fingers through her hair, she saw James entering the hospital building with Asher.

Her breath caught. Chloe wanted to hide, but it was too late.

"What are you doing here, Chloe?" James asked, catching her off guard.

"Just... just a routine check-up," Chloe stammered, feeling a shiver run down her spine.

James seemed to buy her explanation, nodding in understanding as he glanced at Asher beside him. "Can you help me support him for a moment? I need to go register."

Before Chloe could even process what was happening, James had pushed Asher into her arms.

She was taken aback but quickly reached out to steady him.

Meanwhile, Asher was howling in pain, "Ouch, easy, easy!"