, The sight of Milly's scowl, and even the tight fists she clenched in barely veiled jealousy, caught my eye as I leaned in closer., A sudden tightness gripped my heart, and without thinking, I called out to her,

"Milly.

", Her gaze shifted from Fanny and Yates back to me, her response crisp and cold even before I could ask,

"The patient will be moved to the observation room in half an hour.

", With that, she turned and walked away, her frustration and anger palpable., I nudged Ernest and whispered,

"Jealous, much?

", Ernest, relieved by Susie's successful surgery, squeezed my hand tightly.

"Yeah, Yates did well.

", I looked from Yates, still holding Fanny, back to Ernest in confusion. He nodded at me., It was then I realized Yates' public display wasn't just about embracing the one he loved; it was also a reminder to those harboring fantasies and a way to reassure Fanny., Without Ernest pointing it out, I would have never thought of it. Men truly understand each other better.,

"Mr. Collins, during the surgery, your sister lost a significant amount of blood, almost like undergoing a complete blood transfusion twice,

" Yates explained thoroughly.

"So, she needs to be observed in the observation room. The next 78 hours are crucial for monitoring any rejection reactions, with a nurse tracking her condition closely to address any issues promptly.

", That was professionalism at its finest., Though Ernest and I were aware of the risk of rejection, we couldn't help but feel anxious.

"What if there is a rejection?

",

"We have a specific protocol for that, please rest assured,

" Yates replied, his tone light and unfazed., His confidence eased our worries significantly.,

"Thank you, Yates,

" Ernest expressed his gratitude once more., Yates glanced at Fanny by his side, a soft smile on his face.

"You're friends with Susie; we're all in this together, no need for formalities.

", Fanny, usually bold and outspoken, stood quietly beside Yates, as docile as a quail, truly serene and lovely., Indeed, love has the power to soften even the toughest.,

"Take, you? We'll head to the observati, room,

" I teased Fanny with a wink., les to get some rest, will, Fanny smiled gently.

"Yates doesn't to rest. Post-surgery., obse and manageme, his real tasks.

" FindNovel.net, She looked at Yates,

"Go on with your work, see you at dinner.

", With a nod, Yates left, and as Fanny turned to leave, she gave me a knowing wink., It was just Ernest and me now, sharing a moment of understanding after hours of anxious waiting., Finally, we could relax a bit.,

"Let's hug,

" I said, reaching out to him., Ernest pulled me into a warm embrace, his passion contrasting with Yates' reserved demeanor., He kissed the top of my head, a, gesture of affection and a release from the tension of waiting, gvelget, Om te for over six hours., Holding him tightly, I too let out a sigh of relief.,

"Alright, let's go wait for Susie,

" I said, breaking away from Ernest., As I turned, a familiar figure flashed by., Despite the brief glimpse, I recognized him instantly. Mack Craig!, He hadn't left? Had he been here all this time? What was he planning to do?, Was he really considering me as a replacement for Judie Sears?, A wave of annoyance washed over me., Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.