Jason pressed his thin lips together. âIf he had gotten over you, he wouldnât have brought up reincarnation.â
Grace said, âHe probably just said that for peace of mind. Who knows if weâll reincarnate?â
âWhat if there is? Would you be willing to give him a chance to be with you in your next life?â he asked.
âAre you jealous?â she quipped.
âYeah, Iâm jealous.â His expression was deadly serious.
Grace froze. Then, she pulled herself together and said earnestly, âIf we do reincarnate, I hope Iâll still meet you. Iâm not the one Brian is meant to be with. Heâll meet a woman whoâs worthy of his love and loves him back someday!â
Jasonâs eyelashes quivered a little as he raised his hand to embrace her, gently brushing his cheek against hers. âThen in our next lives, Iâll meet you as soon as I can and try my best to protect you so that you wonât suffer in the slightest.â
His gentle voice flowed through her heart like a warm stream. Grace smiled sweetly. âOkay.â
If they did have next lives, she hoped they would meet earlier as he had said. There would be fewer twists and turns and more happiness.
Graceâs operation was scheduled for nine oâclock in the morning the next day.
Dr. Russell was in charge of the operation, and he was accompanied in the operating room by two specialists from Emerald City. In addition, there was also a team of specialists outside the operating room. They would be watching the live recording while analyzing the situation.
They had prepared a total of three methods. They were trying to be as safe as possible, so to speak.
Lina and Kyla arrived at the hospital as well.
Kyla looked at Grace and said, âWhy didnât you tell me about this? If I hadnât called Lina, I would have had no idea youâre having an operation today.â
Grace said, âI didnât want you to worry. I wanted to tell you after the operation was successful. What about your store?â
Kyla said, âMy mother will keep an eye on it, so itâs okay. But I heard from Lina that Mason is the child you lost. What a coincidence!â
âYeah, it is!â At the mention of her son, Graceâs face lit up with joy. After the operation, she wanted to have a good look at Mason and hug him!
She owed the child so much.
It was nine oâclock in the twinkling of an eye. Grace was calm, but Jason looked uneasy.
âJay, itâs just an operation. Donât worry. We have so many specialists around!â Grace comforted him.
âYes, with so many specialists around, your hands will be alright,â said Jason.
âEven if it does fail, it doesnât matter. Now that technology is so advanced, weâll think of other ways.
Besides, there are so many things I can do even without my hands,â she said.
âDonât Jayx it. Your hands⦠will be alright!â said Jason. He had never been a superstitious man, but he was afraid that she would Jayx herself.
The more one cared, the more careful one became.
When it was time for the operation, Grace was wheeled into the operating room while Lina, Kyla, and Jason stood guard outside.
Terrence, who was beside Jason, approached Lina and Kyla. He said, âThe operation today will be long, so you may go back first.
Iâll let you know when itâs over.â