25. Operating Table 2

Henry couldn't believe the convoluted path his only daughter had taken. If Nadine had admitted from the start that Brian was the father of her unborn child, Henry would have demanded accountability. Especially because Brian was his close friend Cakra's son.

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"Oh God, grant this humble servant a chance to redeem all my sins alongside Brian. I believe You have prepared the best path for me. You are the giver of grace and the acceptor of repentance. Please accept my prayer, O Lord, Amen." Nadine's prayer was offered in a long prostration, accompanied by tears.

The next day, after the dawn prayer, Nadine rushed to the hospital with Henry, Athalia, and their son Ricky. After receiving information from the hospital's receptionist, they quickly headed to the room where Brian was being treated, filled with haste and anxiety.

"Good morning," Nadine greeted just outside the door of the VVIP-1 golden pavilion room where Brian was being cared for.

"Good morning, Nadine," a voice replied from t