Chapter 433: Surgical Wait II

The day passed, and soon enough, the next one came. It felt slower, heavier, as if the world had purposefully hit pause.

Jake had been having surgery for hours. Damon sat in the waiting area and looked at the time from time to time.

Ashley was rocking her baby boy on her lap while Svetlana talked to her quietly.

Joey, on the other hand, couldn't sit still and walked back and forth. His nerves were getting worse with each minute that went by.

While the surgery wasn't life-threatening, it carried immense weight.

This was about Jake's future, whether or not he'd walk again, whether his life could return to some semblance of normal.

Everyone present understood the gravity of the situation, and their collective silence spoke volumes.

Joey finally stopped pacing, running a hand through his hair. "Man, this waiting is killing me."