“We managed to bring her back but the situation remains precarious," he forewarned.

Everyone grasped the doctor's implication.

He implied that although Alexis was saved this time, there were no guarantees for the future.

It was a suggestion to consider surrendering.

Yet, no one entertained the idea of abandoning the endeavor to rescue

Alexis.

For this was the child Rena had risked her life to bring into the world and no one was willing to surrender.

Yet, just in case any regrets arose.

The Fowler family arranged for a ward adjacent to the incubation chamber through some connections. They made a special arrangement to ensure Rena could be with her baby at all times, although it proved to be a torment for Rena.

Day and night, Rena remained at her baby's side.

Waylen, as the father of the child, was granted permission to reside in the ward as well.

After so many days, he finally found himself in close proximity to

Rena.

Yet, Rena continued to disregard his presence.

Often, she would just sit there, gazing at Alexis through the glass for hours on end.

Waylen's heart shattered into pieces.

He poured Rena a glass of water and placed it within her reach.

“Rena, it's time to rest. The baby needs rest too."

Rena repelled him, instinctively pushing him away whenever he approached.

The scalding water cascaded over his arm.

Instantaneously, his arm reddened.

Though it caused considerable pain, Waylen appeared unaffected. He said softly, “I'll tend to the wound. You should rest for now.”