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133. Source of Courage
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2021-09-19 21:02:25With teary eyes and out of breath, Gabriella walked quickly. She completely ignored the commotion behind her back. Amber's anger was no more important than her brother-in-law.
As soon as she opened the door, the secretary looked up at her with a high arched eyebrow. Without waiting for orders, the girl gave up the chair she was sitting on. "Madam?"
"How is Julian?" Gabriella asked in a low voice.
“The operation went well, Madam. We just have to wait for Master to wake up,” Mia explained as she turned to the man who was surrounded by many tubes.
Feeling doubtful, Gabriella grabbed the girl's shoulder. "You didn't lie to calm me down, did you?"
With a face without a smile, Mia shook her head. "I'm telling the truth, Madam. Master has passed the critical period. Now, we just have to wait for him to become conscious.”
"So he's not going to die, is he?" Gabriella asked, unable to sift through the words anymore.
"Yes, Mada
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