After Divorcing my Captain Husband (Chloe and Michael)

Chapter 514 Surgery

At that time, James was still underage, but he was his father's sole relative, the one who had to make the tough call of pulling the plug.

This incident left James with a deep trauma. Smith didn't want him to go through the pain of losing another loved one.

"I had planned to undergo treatment in Mythica. According to the original plan, my condition wouldn't have deteriorated this quickly." But fate always seemed to be a step ahead of him.

His condition worsened rapidly, and the hospitals in Mythica lacked the necessary technology, so returning home became the only option.

Just when Chloe was at a loss for words, Smith's tone suddenly intensified, almost pleading as he looked at her. "Jioleek, next week James must leave, he can't stay in the country any longer." It wasn't just for James' surgery but for his own as well.

Recalling what she had seen in the medical records, Chloe asked, "Your surgery is also scheduled for next week. Are you planning to start it while James is on the plane?"

Once James boarded the plane, he would be completely cut off from the outside world.

Smith nodded. "I've made arrangements in Mamaica. As long as the information is controlled, he won't know about my passing..."

Even if James found out later, it would be after his surgery.

"Haven't you considered the possibility of your surgery being successful?" Chloe asked.

Smith smiled; his laughter used to be hearty, but now filtered through the ventilator, it sounded much heavier.

"Success is always the best outcome, but I always like to have a backup plan."

Chloe felt a lump in her throat, a sense of helplessness washing over her.

She thought, "Why do loved ones always have to go through such separations?" After speaking so much, Smith seemed tired.

Flying in from Mamaica alone, he was already pushing his physical limits.

He even signed a disclaimer before boarding the plane, absolving the airline of any responsibility in case of his sudden death during the flight. "Jioleek, before I go into the operating room, there's one last thing I want to ask of you."

Chloe's throat tightened. "Please, go ahead."Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

"Accompany James to Mamaica, at least until his surgery is over."

Smith was James' foster father. Not being able to be there for James was a regret, so he could only plead with Chloe for help. Seeing Chloe hesitate, he added, "Don't worry, once it's done, I'll give you a check and shares in Bright Moon International." Chloe didn't expect him to offer her shares.

For James, he had given almost everything he could.

"Ahem... Jioleek, James doesn't have many friends. His former comrades were his whole world Now, he doesn't reject you. You are his only friend in the country, and I trust only you." en FindNovel

Smith's eyelids were already struggling to stay open; he was exhausted.

Though Chloe didn't understand why he trusted her so much, since he had asked, she couldn't refuse.

"I will accompany James to Mamaica. Smith, believe that your surgery will be successful. You and James will have the chance to meet again!"

Whether Smith fully heard her complete sentence was uncertain, but he heard enough to know she agreed to go to Mamaica, so he smiled and released her hand.

At that moment, a doctor entered, instructing her to let the patient rest more, so she left the hospital.

Chloe's mind was now consumed with thoughts of how to face James in the future.

She thought, "If Smith's surgery really fails, James won't get to see him one last time or even get his ashes. Isn't that too unfair to James?

Why do these dilemmas always fall on me?"

As she anxiously ran her fingers through her hair, she saw James entering the hospital building with Asher.

Her breath caught. Chloe wanted to hide, but it was too late.

"What are you doing here, Chloe?" James asked, catching her off guard.

"Just... just a routine check-up," Chloe stammered, feeling a shiver run down her spine.

James seemed to buy her

explanation, nodding in

understanding as he glanced at

Asher beside him. "Can you help me support him for a moment? Dneed to goregister." en FindNovel

Before Chloe could even process what was happening, James had pushed Asher into her arms.

She was taken aback but quickly reached out to steady him.

Meanwhile, Asher was howling in pain, "Ouch, easy, easy!"