The Marriage She Turned into War novel Chapter 264

Abigail didn't come to the hospital out of genuine concern for Lana.

She had only followed me because she saw me packing my suitcase, ready to leave. She feared that once I left, I wouldn't return. So, she rushed to the hospital to check if I was lying.

Once she confirmed that I was telling the truth, she went back to her own business.

The sheer absurdity of it all hit me like a cruel joke. I couldn't help but find it laughable.

Sophia noticed my low spirits but didn't press for details. Instead, she smiled and said, "Shall we go in and see Lana?"

"Alright," I replied with a nod.

When we stepped into Lana's hospital room, she was already fast asleep. Sophia quietly set the flowers and fruit on the table. She gave Lana one last glance before slipping out of the room.

She turned to me and asked, "Do you want to take a walk and talk?"

I nodded and followed her outside.

We hadn't walked far when Sophia glanced at me, her expression full of concern. "Samuel, are you doing okay these days?"

I stopped walking and gave her a faint smile. "I'm fine."

She hesitated, clearly wanting to say more.

With a gentle smile, I asked, "Why do you think I'm not doing well?"

Sophia fell silent, her gaze uneasy. "Samuel, I'm not even sure how to say this…"

Lana blinked and shook her head. "No, I'm not scared! With you here, I'm not afraid. Besides, I don't want Kayla to laugh at me!"

Hearing her mention Kayla, I froze for a moment.

I didn't expect the friendship between children to be so strong. I thought Lana would have forgotten about her little friend by now. It surprised me to realize she still remembered.

Lana held my hand tightly, her eyes serious as they locked onto mine. "Last night, I dreamed of Kayla. She told me to be strong and to get better. She said she would watch over me."

My eyes welled up, and I couldn't find the right words. I just nodded.

As the nurse wheeled her into the operating room, I sat outside, my hands tightly clasped together. O prayed silently to anything and everything that might hear me to protect her. Lana was so young, and the thought of something going wrong terrified me.

The surgery was expected to take five hours. I didn't move from my spot outside the door the entire time, too afraid that if I stepped away for even a second, I might miss any news about Lana.