The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 313

Albert’s surgery was arranged on Friday morning.

Melanie got to the hospital at midnight. She could not fall asleep all night and decided to accompany her grandfather.

Howard had repeatedly reminded her not to have high hopes for the surgery. He told her Albert’s condition was terrible, and the risks this surgery posed to Albert were higher.

Melanie knew about this. However, she also knew Albert would not want to live the rest of his life bedridden. Thus, she chose to have him undergo the surgery.

When she arrived at the ward, Albert was still sleeping. Melanie did not want to disturb him and waited outside.

When it was six in the morning, Albert woke up. His surgery was arranged before everyone else’s for that day.

Albert had to keep his stomach empty and could not drink water because of the anesthetic. Melanie calmly wet her grandfather’s lips with a cotton bud.

Albert stared at her with his hazy eyes. Melanie smiled and said, “Don’t worry. Dr. Hel is a professional. You just have to nap, and everything will be fine.”

Albert opened his mouth and used all his might to utter, “Don’t… be afraid.”

froze. Her long eyelashes drooped,

lightly before taking out the charm

Melanie took off the charm and placed it before Albert. Her eyes were red, yet she endured her emotions as she spoke. She did not want

her worries.

if Albert noticed her emotions. He rubbed his fingers on the charm and muttered something with his lips slightly parted.

Albert had just gone into the operating room.

usually take five to six hours. Melanie had followed them to the

still fixed on the red light above

the other end of the

accompany her. However, he was busy with his work and

in,” said Melanie.

pondering, he asked Melanie, ” You said your grandfather could eat ordinary food. Maybe we can make some chicken noodle soup for him? Do you want me to ask Aunt Fiona if she

if Xander had

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Aunt Fiona later. Please ask her to do me this favor.

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