Chapter 921

Johnny refused to listen to or to understand Lulu. But as the stalemate persisted, Pippa suddenly had an idea. She whipped out her phone to answer it. "Hello? Oh! The surgery is done? Thank goodness… That's great news!" Johnny's eyes lit up in turn. "Is it about the captain's surgery?!" Pippa nodded. "Yes. They're saying it was a success." Lulu's hand eased from the doorframe right then. She smiled, rejoicing, although her eyes still welled with tears. Pursing her parched lips, Lulu said, "As long as he’s alright." "Can you undergo the C-section now?" Johnny asked. Lulu said nothing, but it was basically a silent approval. After they wheeled her into the delivery room, Johnny was about to turn and leave when Pippa stopped him. "I was lying, Johnny," Pippa said. Johnny looked at her in surprise, but he was soon frowning. He obviously understood what Pippa meant. "That call just now…" "No one called me," Pippa admitted. "It’s fine. It’s better this way." Johnny, howe