Chapter: 1143

“How is Joey doing, Miss Bennet?" Lukas inquired with concern.

“I'm genuinely concerned about Mr. Sullivan; I didn't go visit Joey right away."

"He's in good condition. However, the anesthetic was worn off and his arm started hurting. He just dozed off," Rachel explained.

"That is good news." While he exhaled a sigh of relief, Lukas

' remained expression grave.

Rachel questioned, "Lukas... When did you get here?"

"I arrived a little later since I needed to pack Mr. Sullivan's clothing." Lukas wished he could grin, but he failed.

"When I came,

I saw Mr. Jimenez and Mr. Torres leaving."

Rachel approximated the time upon hearing this.

Lukas had been present for eight or nine hours, meaning the procedure had taken about ten hours, and it was still ongoing.

“There's nothing wrong with you taking a break, Miss Bennet. Do you need a rest? You're not in such good shape either," Lukas said, concerned.

"I'm all right. Right now, a look will do me way better."

Lukas nodded and then turned to face the operation room's closed door.

“I pray that Mr. Sullivan comes out of this victorious."

Rachel remained silent as she looked away.

Carson sat on a bench with his head down and his elbow resting on his thigh.

Knowing that Rachel's ankle was hurt, Lukas advised her to take a seat on the bench.

Rachel knew Lukas would continue to pay attention to her if she insisted on standing there. This time, she didn't say no. She nodded before taking a seat on the bench.

As soon as she sat down, Carson abruptly said, "It's been sixteen years since he spent that much time in the operating room."

Rachel was taken aback. She finally figured out to whom Carson was alluding after some time.

Sixteen years ago...

Victor was only fourteen years old at the time.

Carson went on before she could respond.

"The procedure lasted two days and two nights. That operation involved the participation of ten highly regarded experts. Mrs. Sullivan did everything in her power to keep him alive. But even the most renowned surgeon in the world shook his head and indicated that Victor couldn't be rescued at that moment. Victor's injuries were severe. The fact that he had been able to continue breathing with all said and done was a miracle."