When Clara rushed to the hospital, Casey had already been moved to the Intensive Care Unit.

Staring at her father, hooked up to a ventilator and surrounded by a myriad of medical devices, Clara slowly approached the bedside. She took her father's large hand in hers, and tears began to drop onto the back of his hand.

Immediately, lan wrapped his arm around her shoulder to comfort her. "Clara, don't be sad. He had a severe shock, a relapse of his heart condition. He just needs one more valve replacement surgery." Clara looked at lan through teary eyes. "But his health is so fragile. No expert here dares to perform the surgery."

lan tenderly wiped her tears away. "Stop crying. It's not good for the baby. And don't worry. I'm here. I won't let him leave you. I've already contacted Dr. Elude abroad. He can perform the surgery. The only issue is he's currently aiding in Africa, and with the conflict escalating there, I need to personally bring him back."

Hearing this, Clara looked at him with concern. "It's dangerous over there with the war and all. I don't want you risking your life."

lan reassured her with confidence. "Sweetheart, trust in your husband's abilities. Just take care of yourself and our baby, and wait for my return."

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kissing her lips softly as his voice grew hoarser with each word. "Clara, don't worry

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out of the hospital lobby, he saw Edwin rushing in. "Ian, I heard about Mr. Casey's illness. How is he? Is Clara

suggesting this

her to drop the case by forcing her to give up the trial. Edwin, if something happens to her dad, do you

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