CHapter 136 Surgery (III)

In the surgical area, a nurse began to explain the procedure details to Lily, though she already knew them well. The mention of 'curettage' turned Lily's already pale face even whiter. She gripped Eleanor's hand tightly, trembling, her grip so firm that Eleanor felt pain. Eleanor's eyes welled up with tears, the scene painfully reminiscent of her own past.

The girl scheduled before Lily was accompanied by her mother, both wearing grim expressions. The mother continuously berated her daughter for her irresponsibility. The daughter endured in silence. The procedure was brief, but when the girl emerged, her face was paler than paper, fragile as if a gust of wind could blow her away. Yet, her mother's scolding continued, fading only as they disappeared down the corridor.

Then it was Lily's turn. Without Eleanor's support, she could barel