Chapter 46: Dawn of a new start

The sterile atmosphere of the hospital hung thick in the air as Adams, Sandra, and his mother waited outside the operating room. The rhythmic tick of the clock on the wall seemed louder with every passing second, amplifying the tension. Sandra sat beside Adams, clutching his hand tightly, while his mother paced back and forth, her expression unreadable but clearly troubled.

Suddenly, the sound of approaching heels echoed down the hallway. A well-dressed woman in her early forties, carrying a sleek leather briefcase, walked toward them. Her presence was commanding, her gaze sharp and unwavering.

"Good evening," she began, her voice professional but...