When Alicia got home, she was in a foul mood. She went through door after door and only realized that the light in the room was on when she looked up. As her eyes landed on a certain person, her first reaction was to check the time on her watch., 8.58 p.m?, Seeing that she was on time, she happily went up to him.

"Hubby, I didn't break the rules!

", At the top of the stairs, Alicia looked at him obediently with her arms around his waist!, Frederick put his arm around her and said as he squinted his eyes,

"Few minutes before curfew? What happened? Why do you look so glum?

", She was so absent-minded when she entered the house that she didn't even change her shoes!, Shaking her head, Alicia unintentionally grabbed his shirt and buried her face into his chest.

"I was just a little afraid of the dark!

", In her heart, she was really afraid! But at this moment, she didn't know how to tell him about everything that has happened., Feeling her slight quiver, Frederick hugged her tightly.,

"Silly! This is a high-end residential area in a civilized city. The police patrol the streets here 24 hours a day. Nothing will happen! If you are afraid, just call me and I'll pick you up!

"

"Alright!

" Alicia muttered as she began to calm down., Stroking her hair, Frederick pinched her ear.

"You don't have to be afraid of anything anymore! Just come to me if you're in trouble, I will protect you!

", As Alicia looked up at him, she suddenly remembered that Carson was also a famous doctor. But currently, the schedule of the surgery has already been set, and she personally believed in Marshall very much as well. She knew Marshall was a very competent medical doctor. At his young age, he had already earned many titles and served in famous major hospitals in other countries., After thinking about it, Alicia felt that she should just trust him. At this critical moment, it was definitely not a good idea to create more problems. If something really went wrong, she can confront him afterward!

"Then in the future... will you answer the phone whenever I call?

", Giving her cheek a pinch, Frederick's voice softened a little.

"Of course! I'll make sure that my phone is always switched on so that you can reach me whenever you need me!

",

"Okay!

", She cheerfully snuggled up against him. At this moment, Alicia rejoiced in the warm support as if it could calm her restless heart and give her infinite peace., Afterwards, the two went upstairs together., Alicia couldn't fall asleep that night with all the thoughts running around in her mind. Her eyes were wide open in the middle of the night and she couldn't help squirming around to relax her stiff body.

"Why aren't you asleep?

", Only then Alicia realized she did something and moved her body slightly further.

"Did I wake you?

", Reaching out, Frederick pulled her back into his embrace. With his sleepy voice, he moved to the middle and kissed her hair softly.,

"No, I'm used to holding you while I sleep! Do you have something on your mind?

", It was already late, and she was still tossing and turning in bed?,

"I was probably just scared on my way back...

" The second Frederick heard Alicia's mutter, he became attentive. He turned around and got on top of her.,

"Scared? What happened?

", Even in the dark, Alicia could feel his sharp and serious gaze. She pressed her lips slightly. She didn't know how to explain that the reason for her insomnia was that she was worried about her father's surgery, and was then put into a bad mood by Jeremy's picture. Instead, she looked for an excuse.,

"I was walking back when all of a sudden, a cat sprang out and someone yelled. I thought it was a robbery! It's fine if they only want my money but look at my pretty face, what if they wanted something else?

" This wasn't entirely made up. When she used to work at nightclubs, there were no buses at night and she always had to hail a taxi. She often worried that there would be dangers and had to keep a knife in her bag to defend herself. Once, a lady from the nightclub was actually robbed of both her money and chastity. When she came back, her clothes were torn and ragged. Alicia was so scared that she almost collapsed on the spot., After a gentle, comforting kiss on her forehead, Frederick gave her a lingering kiss.,

"Don't think about it! Robberies won't happen that early in the evening either! If you're really afraid, try to avoid going to remote places with few people in the future! If you have to go, let me know and I will accompany you! No one will come close once you show your fierce side! How about I assign a bodyguard for you tomorrow? I will kill whoever dares to touch my woman! Don't worry, everything will be fine!

", If they were living in an era of war, he would definitely believe it if a man said that he was willing to die for her. Ally could make all men go crazy over her! But in this world, nobody will dare to touch his woman! Alicia shook her head as she finally got alert.

"No, it's okay! I was just intimidated for a little while, I'll be fine after some rest! I don't like being followed, I won't even be able to say something intimate to you without feeling embarrassed!

", If she were really to be followed, she'd lose all her privacy!, Clinging onto his neck, Alicia gave him a peck on his cheek.

"Hubby, I'm all right now! Let's rest! Good night!

", As she spoke, she found a comfortable position and curled up in his embrace with one of her arms around his waist. Speaking to Frederick had made her sleepy., Frederick gently caressed her and slowly closed his eyes once she finally fell asleep., Very soon, the day of the surgery had arrived. Alicia purposely switched shifts with her colleagues and took another day off to accompany her parents for those two days. After the full body examination, Alicia was relieved to learn that her father's results were normal., In the ward, Mrs. Blanchard had just helped Martin put on his surgical gown. They patiently waited for the surgery to start at a quarter past ten., Soon, the surgery began., Alicia and her mother waited outside the door nervously with their palms sweating as time passed. Seeing the other patients from the same operating room come out one by one, Alicia's face grew paler and paler. She almost fell to the ground when trying to get up but was fortunately supported by Mrs. Blanchard.,

"Mom...

",

"Don't worry! A long surgery duration is a good indication! It means that the surgery is being carried out. If the surgery ends right after it has just started, that won't be good news!

" Because that may mean that the condition of the patient had worsened to the point that it was no longer curable., After all, as the saying goes, the older ginger tasted spicier. Mrs. Blanchard was definitely more experienced in life., Sure enough, the lights in the operating room went out five minutes later. The two of them rushed to the door of the operating room. Marshall took off his mask before speaking.,

"The surgery was very successful! The black spot on the patient's spine was a blood clot, which was probably caused by an injury many years ago. Years of squeezing and compressing gathered the blood clots together, and they pressed onto the nerves, causing the blood flow in the lower body to be obstructed, which was why he couldn't feel anything. The blood clot was so hard, it was difficult to clean even by using a scalpel, therefore it took a while! The patient has been sent to the intensive care unit. For these two days, he needs to be observed and taken care of by a professional nurse. You can go in once to see him in a while, but not anymore afterward. However, you will have to come to the hospital the day after tomorrow to see his results. Once he is out of the intensive care unit, all that's left is his recuperation. He will probably have to be bedridden for another nine to twelve months before trying to walk, again!

",

"Thank you, Doctor!

",

"Thank you, Marshall!

" With gratitude, Alicia smiled at him. Tears started to well up in her eyes., As Alicia left the hospital, she felt that the world was a wonderful place. After sending her mother home, she received a call from her colleague.,

"Daisy's birthday? Today, at the Oasis Clubhouse?

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