He had never felt so powerless.
He could purchase entire companies.
He could hire the best legal team in the country.
He could move billions of dollars with a signature.
But he couldn’t bargain with fate.
When the surgeon finally appeared, both of them stood.
“The procedure went as planned,” the doctor said. “Noah is stable. The next phase will be rehabilitation, and progress will take time.”
Emily covered her mouth and began to cry.
Daniel wrapped an arm around her shoulders.
For a moment, she leaned against him.
Then she stepped away, embarrassed by her own vulnerability.
Daniel didn’t try to hold her.
He simply remained beside her.
That night, when Noah woke, Daniel was sitting at his bedside.
“Dad?”
Daniel leaned forward immediately.
“I’m here.”
“Did the operation work?”
“The doctor says it went well. You’ll have to work hard during rehabilitation, but we’re going to take it one day at a time.”
