Chapter 553

The atmosphere outside the operating room was tense the whole time. The corridor outside the VIP surgery ward was quiet, with only white walls and hospital beds in sight.

The space was filled with metallic structures and medical equipment, casting cold shadows under the bright lights.

Joshua sat beneath the lights' harsh glare, his face tense with worry. He couldn't shake the image of Natasha lying on the hospital bed from his mind. Her hair was messy, her face flushed, and her lips slightly parted.

Joshua's Adam's apple bobbed as he felt restless. The combination of sensory overload and the life-and-death tension left him in a bewildered state.

All he could think about was Natasha, and he hoped desperately that she would be okay. Despite not fully understanding his own emotions, one thing was clear to him: he couldn't bear the thought of Natasha dying.

Daniel sat across from Joshua, his hands clasped together and fingers intertwined. He murmured, "Please, God…"

His earnest praye