"I'm sorry, Theodore. I know I crossed the line."

She glanced at him timidly, with a pitiful expression on her face.

Theodore looked at her for a few seconds and then smiled gently again. He handed her a glass of warm water and said slowly, "Because of this accident, your heart surgery is delayed."

Helen was overjoyed upon hearing that, but she didn't dare to show it.

"That's too bad, I really want to have it as soon as possible."