In a raspy tone, she reassured, “Absolutely not. You'll be a healthy and strong little girl after the operation."

Due to her tender age, Evelyn couldn't fully comprehend, yet fear still gripped her.

Clinging tightly to Alexis’ neck, she resisted letting go. Alexis patiently soothed her. After approximately thirty minutes, Evelyn finally succumbed to sleep.

Throughout the entire ordeal, Leonel observed in silence.

He refrained from intervening, apprehensive of disturbing Evelyn, who appeared to be ensnared in a nightmare.