A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Right at that moment, Horatio was wheeled out of surgery.

The operation had gone well. He was awake now, but still numb from the waist down.

"Horatio, how are you feeling? Are you okay?"

Zelda rushed over, worry and tenderness drawn all over her face.

"I'm fine, just... can't feel much yet," Horatio answered, his voice a little weak.

Monty chimed in, "What do you expect? He just got out of surgery, the anesthesia hasn't even worn off yet. Alright, enough talking. Horatio needs rest. Let's give him some space, alright?"

At Monty's words, Zelda reluctantly stepped back, still keeping her eyes locked on Horatio, completely ignoring Calliope's presence.

Monty, Zelda, and the rest of the family followed as Horatio was taken to his hospital room.

Meanwhile, Calliope slipped away to change out of her scrubs. A few doctors caught up with her, brimming with excitement and admiration.

"Dr. Miracle, that was incredible! I've never seen anyone operate like that."

"Absolutely, I learned so much today. Being part of that surgery was totally worth

it!"

but your hands were steady

"Respect, Dr. Miracle!"

so good, especially at your age? I can barely

just practice. Do it enough times and your hands stop shaking.

on, you're way too humble," one of

seriously, way

tossing compliments

couldn't help but smile. "I explained some techniques earlier, but

way to the patient rooms.

Calliope showed up, Monty and the rest turned

a success? When can

a cool, uninterested look, not in the mood for

If the surgery went well, does that mean he'll definitely be able to walk

looked at her, anxious for any scrap of

take care of him," Calliope replied evenly. "He'll need about two months before he can start physical therapy. Whether he's back

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eight months

you all need

glanced at Horatio, then at the

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