I did not go home, and Austin’s surgery did not take as long as I had anticipated. It ended around 3 a.m.I began to walk over, but Sophie continued to sit there.I gave her a tug, and she said, “Cassia, my legs feel weak.”“Just rest, then.” I walked ahead. The doctor took off his gloves and said reassuringly, “You got him here just in time, and the surgery went well. He’ll wake up once the anesthesia wears off.”I sighed in relief and gave Sophie an “OK” sign.“But…” I always got worried when doctors said “but.” My heart started racing again.“His heart is very weak. If we can find a suitable donor soon, a transplant would be the safest option. We never know when this might happen again. If he’s alone, it could be dangerous.”“I understand, doctor.”Before Sophie could suggest giving half her heart, I covered her mouth. The doctor left, and she pulled my hand away. “Why did you cover my mouth? With modern medicine, anything’s possible!”“Can your heart regenerate? Do you t
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