Chapter 105

Later that day... At the hospital I paced outside the ICU, my heart pounding with every footstep. Hours had passed, but it wasn't until the doctor finally came out and told us Mom was stable that I could breathe again. The immediate danger was over. She was safe for now. But the relief was short-lived. "She'll need surgery," the doctor said. "Soon. Or she won't make it." I sank into a nearby chair as the doctor walked away. Anna came over and sat down beside me. "Relax. I solved the problem. Declan is ready to perform the surgery." I was stunned when I heard her mention Declan. I looked at her, searching her eyes, wondering if she had patched things up with him. "He arranged a specialist team and even offered to reduce the fees," she added. "Everything is lined up. The surgery will be done soon." It sounded too convenient. I didn't trust him. "Are you sure he will help us?" I asked skeptically. "Do you trust him?" "I've spoken to him," she said. "He knows he messed up before. He's tryi