Chapter 524

Chapter 524

TL: xLordFifth

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Ram Hwayeon hastily followed Leehas gurney again and showed an exasperated expression.

Even if the surgery goes smoothly, its a major operation that will take at least 5 hours, and all youre asking is-

Well, its possible! I have a quest I need to do, and the deadline is-

Enough, enough! Even during rehabilitation, you can play Middle Earth, so stop thinking about useless things-

The door to the operating room opened. A place where no one else, including Ram Hwayeon, could enter, and where Leeha had to endure alone.

Stay strong.

You got this.

As Leehas gurney passed through the door, both Ram Hwayeon and Shin Nara said the same thing simultaneously, which couldnt have been a coincidence. Bobae firmly held Kijungs hand. Leehas surgery had begun.

***

Ram Hwajung-ssi? Standing there wont make the surgery end faster. Why dont you sit down?

Kijung pointed to an empty chair, but Ram Hwajung just glanced at him and didnt sit. In the chairs in front of the operating room, Kijung, Bobae, and Shin Nara were sitting in a row, but Ram Hwajung remained standing. She wasnt just standing still; she was pacing in small circles in front of the operating room door.

Its supposed to take about five hours, right?

Yes. Thats what Ram Hwayeon-ssi said.Fịndd new updates at novelhall.com

About four hours have passed now Maybe it could end earlier, or something? Isnt it almost over? I wish they would at least let us know the progress

Bobae bit her lip, voicing her worries, but neither Nara nor Kijung could provide an answer. The anxiety in Bobaes mumbling was shared by everyone present. Even the worlds best doctors and medical facilities could make mistakes in surgery. Though the likelihood of a problem was extremely low, such ominous thoughts inevitably arose while waiting.

I know she can tell.

Sorry?

Ram Hwajung, who hadnt spoken a word for four hours, finally spoke. Due to being dragged around by Ram Hwajung in recent days, Kijung and Bobae were somewhat familiar with her way of speaking.

How can Ram Hwayeon-ssi know?

Just ask Peng-hyung.

Hmm, its a good idea, but ultimately we still have to wait, so maybe its better to wait quietly-

I want to ask.

Ignoring Kijungs words, Ram Hwajung immediately turned and began to walk away. Kijung and Bobae considered stopping her but eventually let her go. They didnt want to cause a commotion in front of the operating room, and it wasnt like Ram Hwajung would listen if they called her.

Really cant figure her out, right, Bobae-ssi?

Exactly. I was so surprised when she suddenly got excited and bought us ice cream and jerky, or when she brought us luxury gifts as presents.

I thought we got close then, but maybe it was just my mistake.

Me too.

Unaware of Kijung and Bobaes complaints, Ram Hwajung quickly strode down the corridor. At that moment, the two people Ram Hwajung was looking for, Ram Hwayeon and Ram Peng, were drinking tea in the Chairmans Office.

***

Arent you going to check? You seem to care so much about that person.

The three of them once again navigated the hospitals complex structure, heading toward Leehas operating room. In the meantime, whether they were aides or bodyguards, large figures trailed behind the Ram siblings

***

Ram Hwayeon-ssi!

Ah, Master Kay. Ha Leeha hasnt come out yet, I guess?

Seeing the large group suddenly appear at the operating room, Kijung was startled. However, Ram Hwayeon was calm.

Ram Hwajung-ssi just came to ask-

Peng-hyung. Quickly.

Ram Hwajung, emerging from behind the figures, suddenly grabbed Ram Pengs hand. He was the slowest to act among those present.

Alright, alright. Ill go in and ask, just wait-

Ziiing

Just as Ram Peng was about to walk forward, the door of the operating room opened.

What are you all doing here, making such a commotion? Dr. Heinrich, looking exhausted, frowned as he surveyed the crowd. Everyone stared at him in a daze. It was somewhat unusual for a surgeon to emerge from a major operation and speak like this, but at least he didnt mention anything specific about the results. No news is often good news.

Dr. Heinrich, how did the surgery go?

Dont worry about the report, Ill take care of it. Oh, and the patients guardians.

Yes, yes?

When the anesthesia wears off, youll need to massage the patients legs diligently. It might take some time for the sensation to return.

For the first time, a smile appeared on Dr. Heinrichs lips. He gave a thumbs up.

The surgery was successful.

Yes! Thats great!

Really? So now Leeha-ssi will-

Bobae clapped her hands in joy. Kijung stood up abruptly but then had to sit back down, his legs too weak to stand. Shin Nara quietly covered her mouth at the side. Tears streamed down her face, hidden by her hand. Ram Hwayeon, seeing this, couldnt feel annoyed. Her vision was already blurred with tears.

Oppa, massage.

Moments later, when Leeha, still under anesthesia, was brought out on the gurney and Ram Hwajung began massaging his toes, everyone was finally able to laugh.

***

Leehas lower body was moving again.

Kijung and Ram Hwajung held hands tightly, trying to calm their racing hearts. To anyone looking, they resembled a close-knit older brother and younger sister, sharing the same expression and posture. Beside them, Ram Hwayeon stood with her arms crossed. The three of them focused on the same sight people beyond the transparent window.

Among them, a man fidgeting between the long parallel bars caught their attention. The man, struggling to rise from a wheelchair and putting all his strength into his arms, was, of course, Leeha.

Do you feel it? Its your first time, so dont push yourself too hard.

Push? If its this kind of effort, I can do it all year long.

It had been three days since the surgery. Leeha, still unable to stand and dripping with sweat, was smiling.

He remembered the past three days. Though he hadnt started rehabilitation like now, he could enjoy the results of the successful surgery even while lying in bed.

The feeling of wiggling toes, the sensation of tightening muscles in his calves and thighs, and above all, the joy of feeling the natural urge to urinate and being able to do so on his own, not just fiddling with a device! Leeha couldnt count how many times he had cried upon finally experiencing these once taken-for-granted sensations. And it wasnt just Leeha; many people who visited his hospital room felt the same way. Shin Nara, who returned to Korea the day before, remembered her time in Hong Kong as nothing but tears. Bobae, laden with gifts from Ram Hwajung, felt the same.