The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 433

The next morning, the surgery proceeded right on schedule.

Everything went smoothly. When Jillian was rolled out of the operating room, the anesthesia had yet to wear off. She was incredibly groggy, lying there quietly with her eyes closed.

Even though it was a relatively minor procedure, Judith's eyes still rimmed red with heartache. Looking at her daughter's pale, drawn face and long, resting lashes, a suffocating wave of distress washed over her.

She and Lydia kept watch by the bed, waiting for Jillian to wake up while chatting in hushed tones.

"I still remember when we first brought Jill home. She was only seven months old. It was early fall, and the air was just getting crisp. She was bundled up in a little blanket, sleeping so peacefully. She was an absolute angel—long, thick lashes, chubby little cheeks. The moment I laid eyes on her, my heart just melted..."

"Yes, and in the blink of an eye, she's all grown up. Yet she's endured so much hardship," Lydia sighed softly.

Killian stood a short distance away, quietly listening to their conversation, his gaze unconsciously drifting toward Jillian's sleeping face.

Her slumbering expression was serene and gentle, her delicate features soft and flawless, like a tranquil, beautifully painted portrait.

Killian stared at her for a long time, his thoughts entirely unreadable.

A short while later, a nurse came in and gently woke Jillian.

She slowly opened her hazy eyes. The doctor walked into the room, informing the family that the surgery was a complete success. She would need to stay for another three to five days, and if observation showed no issues, she could be discharged.

Judith and Lydia remained firmly planted by the bedside, feeling a mixture of profound relief and lingering heartache.

Killian stepped out of the room, standing by the hallway window in silence for a long time, lost in thought. After a moment, he pulled out his phone and dialed Sienna Sterling's number.

Sienna's voice held a trace of surprise. "What's going on? Why the sudden call?"

Killian tapped his fingers lightly against the railing, his tone perfectly even. "Just giving you a heads-up. Jillian is in the hospital."

"What?!" Sienna's voice spiked in sudden panic. "What happened? Is it serious?"

"A minimally invasive heart procedure for a patent ductus arteriosus. It's not a major issue. The surgery is already done, and she should be discharged in about three days."

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