Daisy's nerves were tensed as it seemed like a century had passed before the closed door of the ICU showed a sign of opening. Looking at Tom who appeared utterly exhausted, she couldn't bring herself to ask him about Edward's situation. She stood listlessly and was afraid to hear any bad news from him.
Tom, how is everything?" Seeing Tom stepping out of the door, Luke walked to him first and asked worriedly. He shot concerned looks into the ICU but failed to see anything.
Everything is fine. We made it." Tom was so exhausted that he slowly sat down on the chair. The thoracotomy surgery was highly risky because it was operated near both heart and lungs. So relatively severe post-operative complications might transpire accordingly, such as a pulmonary cyst or a heart failure. Edward was in the later situation. It was more dangerous than a pulmonary cyst.
"He's alright, isn't he?" Daisy asked tentatively, with an expression of great hope on her face. She stared at Tom, expecting to hear some encouraging news.
"Yes, for now. But we'll have to wait for three days before he completely gets out of danger. Let's see whether he'll wake up in the next 12 hours." Tom pressed his eyebrow. He had already been very tired after the operation. Afterward, the one-hour long emergency rescue pushed him to his utmost limit both physically and mentally.
"Thank you, Tom. Can I go inside to see him?" Daisy kept rubbing her hands. She was still very nervous.
"Well… Fine! It'll probably be good for him. He might respond if you stay with him and talk to him." Tom thought for a few seconds. He felt whether the patient would make it through or not essentially depended on the success of the operation. But the patient's desire for life was equally crucial. In some instances, it proved to be more effective than other factors.
"Really?" Daisy was excited. She had been parted with him since he entered the operating room, that was roughly eight hours ago. Though she could see him through the cold glass window, she couldn't touch him. In that sense, he felt unreal to her. He was so near to her yet so far too.
Let's go! I'll get you sterilized." Tom forced a weak smile. Seemingly he was also disturbed by Edward's condition.
Finally, Daisy was able to see Edward's handsome face closely. She couldn't help clenching her fists at the sight of the various medical equipments and related pipes on his body.
His face still looked pale. Even with the help of all the machines, Daisy could clearly see the pain in his face. His dashing brows, deep blue eyes, elegant nose, soft lips, everything looked so special that Daisy saved this memory deep in her heart. He became a bright and beautiful view that was ingrained in her mind. In her eyes, he was more attractive than any beautiful exhibition of pictures.
Tom signaled the staff with a wink, conveying that they should step back. Then he also left the room. He knew Daisy must have a lot to say to Edward. So he decided to stay outside. Daisy bit her lip. She reached out with trembling hand and held Edward's strong masculine hand. But she couldn't feel the usual warmth he used to have. She felt a pang of sorrow because of that.
She slowly sat down on the chair beside him. Her cold fingers touched his head. His eyebrows were frowning even in this state of unconsciousness. She stroked his brows slightly. She remembered that she had told him once that she didn't like it when he frowned. She hoped he would be happy every day. But, he was frowning so much right now. She wondered, was it because of her?
Until this moment she hadn't noticed how long and thick his eyelashes were. They were lying together gently, and he had hidden all his talents deep in his eyes. He looked so quiet and gentle.
Once again tears burst out of Daisy's eyes. Normally, she was not a big crier. But ever since Edward was hospitalized, she had cried more than she ever did for the last 20 years. She held his hand which was not infused, and placed it on her face lightly. She then kissed it gently. She kept feeling his presence that he was bringing to her silently.
She couldn't imagine how she got through life without his support in the past. They had been apart for just a few hours. But to her, it felt like it was as long as a century. She was about to collapse due to the helplessness she felt because she couldn't touch him or feel him. But now she had seen him, and she had touched him too, yet her heart was hurting badly. It felt as if there was a massive stone laid on it.
Darling, are you really feeling tired? Or are you avoiding me? You promised me you'd never risk your life. But you didn't keep your words and hurt yourself. Though you did it to protect me, it's still your mistake for not keeping your promise. Don't blame me for my unreasonable words. You made me say it. If you feel wronged, you must steel yourself. I am waiting right here, for a convincing explanation from you."
The sad and hoarse voice was accompanied by the hum of various instruments sounded heavy, and the people present couldn't help but feel sad. They knew this beautiful yet indifferent young colonel from the anniversary celebration party of FX international Group. They felt sad for her while admiring her.
"Do you know? The afternoon twelve years ago was the most precious moment in my life. It's way back in the past yet it jumps in front of my eyes every day. Although you only said a few cold words to me, they changed my whole life." Daisy raised her lips slightly with a sweet smile as if the afternoon twelve years ago had appeared in front of her again. It felt so real to her.