Marco returned a smile, silent, while internally cursing the individual who’d dispatched the photo album.


    Without wasting a moment, they boarded the helicopter, transporting the robot to the hospital.


    They were reassured by the hospital’s confidentiality agreement, with only a handful of doctors privy to


    the situation and awaiting their arrival on the rooftop.


    The medical team assigned to Aldo’s surgeryprised leading figures in the field. Despite their


    stature, the sight of the ninth-generation robot stirred a palpable excitement in them.


    “Behold the first sessfully developed ninth-generation robot! We are truly privileged to be its


    inaugural users. Mr. Bryant, Miss Torres, you have our gratitude for this unique opportunity!”


    With enthusiasm, the elderly director with white hair warmly shook hands with Loraine. Loraine


    expressed her gratitude sincerely, saying,


    “We are deeply indebted to you. Please do everything you can to save my grandfather. The entire


    Torres family will be immensely grateful!”


    The doctors nodded, moving beyond formal pleasantries. They prepared the ninth-generation robot for


    surgery and outlined their operation n.


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    With the surgery underway, Rowan and Wesley were alerted and promptly made their way to the


    hospital, arriving breathless in front of the operating room. The news of the surgical robot’s arrival had


    thrilled them.


    Noticing Marco alongside Loraine outside the operating room, Rowan and


    Wesley were taken aback. Yet, they were indebted to Marco for procuring the surgical robot and hence


    held their peace.


    The family, filled with anticipation and anxiety, gathered outside the operating room, their thoughts filled


    with prayers.


    After enduring several agonizing hours, the surgery light flickered to green.


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    A surgeon emerged, his expression stern. This sight caused their hearts to skip a beat.


    “Congrattions. The surgery was a sess. All residual clots have been eradicated. The patient


    should regain consciousness post-anesthesia.”


    Sighing with relief, Loraine’s legs gave way. The man standing beside her quickly reached out,


    steadying her.


    With tear-brimmed eyes, she gave Marco a watery smile. “Marco, thank you,” she said.


    Memories of their recent arguments faded as Marco embraced her, feeling a deep sense of


    contentment.


    He wasn’t ready to let go of her just yet. In a soft whisper, he replied, “Expressing gratitude goes


    beyond mere words. How else can you demonstrate your appreciation?”


    As Marco’s gaze lingered on her lips, Loraine stiffened.


    Her cheeks flushed as she remembered their heated exchange in the meeting room. Annoyed yet shy,


    she shoved him, extracting herself from his grasp.


    “Rx about the thank you gift. The Torres family will make sure topensate you generously…”


    “Loraine, you know that’s not what I’m after.”