Chapter 483 A Success
Wendy hugged Colton and continued to sob for quite some time before finally regaining her composure. She then rubbed her eyes and lifted her head to ask with an aggrieved tone, “Colton, do you find me quite useless for not knowing what to do other than sobbing when I face a troubling situation?”
She had sobbed too hard earlier and she currently spoke in a choked voice. Colton reached out and ruffled her hair. He had watched over the girl in front of him since young, and he knew her from the inside out.
“No, Wendy. You’re perfect as you are. Don’t worry. Mom will be fine. Let’s wait inside.” Wendy responded affirmatively and the two of them walked through the doors together.
The surgery went on until midnight and the duo continued to wait outside. The red light that indicated ‘surgery in progress’ was lit up and quite prominent.
Midnight fell and Nicole finally came out of the operating theater. Colton stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, allowing her to lean her entire body against him.
At that moment, Nicole didn’t even bother to struggle to get away as she leaned in his arms contentedly and took a quick rest. I have such poor stamina. I can’t make it after such a long time of not doing surgery for long hours.
“Everything’s fine with Mrs. Gardner. I’ve cleared the blood clot for her but she’ll remain unconscious for the next few days. She’s got a broken leg too and that’s quite a severe fracture. Although we’ve mended the fracture, she has to be off her feet and needs rest for the time being.”
Nicole recited the instructions in a rush as Colton nodded. His heart ached as he looked at her.
Jonathan walked out from behind Nicole, and he had seen the entire process of Nicole operating on Anna. Undeniably, Nicole was extremely skilful and he wasn’t confident he would be comparable to her even in his prime.
“Richard’s keeping an eye on Mrs. Gardner, so you guys can go inside and take a look too. I would like to go and see Hayden.”
As soon as she arrived and heard that Hayden was fine, Nicole had focused her efforts on saving Anna so she wasn’t aware of Hayden’s current condition.
Colton pursed his lips but remained silent. He placed one hand on Nicole’s lower back before he lowered his body slightly and placed the other hand under her feet as he swept her into his arms.
She froze for a moment but she didn’t resist him. She allowed him to carry her toward the direction of Hayden’s room.
Inside Hayden’s room, it was quiet and peaceful. They were currently in the Hull Family’s medical research center, so the hospital rooms were quite luxurious. There were two beds in each room so that the caregiver could get some rest too.
Hayden looked quite tiny lying in bed and he was currently intubated with an oxygen mask. His eyes were shut as he slept soundly.
Julia wasn’t sleeping on the other bed, but she had her head resting by the side of Hayden’s bed.
Nicole gestured for Colton to put her down and she stepped forward to shake Julia gently to wake her up.
Julia was slightly in a daze after being woken up from her sleep, and she opened her eyes blearily. As soon as she saw Nicole, she spoke up slightly awkwardly. “Nicole, I’m sorry about that. I was too sleepy and I fell asleep without even realizing. I’ve examined Hayden and he’s fine. He’s in a stable condition and he should regain consciousness after a good night’s sleep.”
Nicole nodded and her voice sounded hoarse as she replied in a tired voice, “You’re pregnant, so you should get some rest. I’ll stay to take care of Hayden. Everything will be fine.”
Julia realized that she wasn’t in the fittest condition too, so she didn’t stubbornly insist on staying. She nodded and agreed with Nicole, thereafter turning around and leaving.
Nicole tucked Hayden under the blanket and there was a glimmer of tears in her eyes. Thank heaven that Hayden is fine.
Colton knew that Nicole must be very exhausted at that moment after operating on Anna for so long. “You should get some rest. I’ll keep an eye on Hayden.”
Nicole had initially intended to reject him, but Colton was very insistent.
“I’m Hayden’s father, so I have a duty of care toward him. You’ve just operated on my mom and you need some rest.”
Colton’s words were very logical and after Nicole considered it, she finally nodded and agreed. After all, she was completely exhausted at the moment.
