Eileen was rushed into the operating room.

Rafael attempted to follow, but was intercepted by Declan.

"Raf," Declan said, "Eileen will be fine."

Rafael turned, the redness still burning in his eyes, a terrifying sight.

As a longtime friend, Declan was slightly unnerved by him at this moment.

He knew Rafael too well. He was always composed and collected, never losing his composure unless someone crossed his bottom line.

And Eileen, unknowingly, had probably become his bottom line.

But even Rafael himself didn't realize it.

"How is Eileen?" Trish, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, asked eagerly upon seeing Declan.

Declan glanced at Rafael before replying to Trish,...