Love in the Limelight

Chapter 456

"God bless Lucas," Amanda murmured, her voice thick with worry. "That boy has done so much for us over the years."

"Son, there's something | forgot to tell you," she continued. "While you were away, Lucas has been picking up Roman from school

every day. He must've sensed something was wrong and was trying to protect Roman. But now he's severely injured," she said, her

voice trembling. "He cto our house first. He must've wanted to tell us something. Poor boy, he's so young. If he... If he..."

"Mom..." Einterrupted gently, "Astrid is with him. Lucas will be okay."

"I know Astrid is a brilliant doctor," Amanda replied, her voice filled with doubt. "But the specialists at the hospital said his wounds

are fatal. When | think about the way he looked... | bandaged him up as best | could, but there was so much blood..."

"Mom, trust in Astrid," Esaid soothingly, patting her shoulder. "He'll be fine. You should go home. | don't like the idea of Roman

being alone. We'll stay here."

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After shesitation, Matthew chimed in, "He's right, dear. We can't do anything here. We should go hand wait for news.

Remember that interview we watched? Astrid is more than capable. Lucas will be fine."

Reassured, Amanda left, reminding them to inform her as soon as there was any news.

The surgery took six hours. When Astrid finally emerged, dawn was breaking.

"You look exhausted," Esaid, rushing over to steady her.

"Aren't you going to ask about him?" she asked softly.

"| trust you," Ereplied simply.

Astrid went on to explain that Lucas was out of immediate danger, but he couldn't stay at this hospital for long. Once his condition

stabilised, they would move him to a safer location.

The doctors, initially skeptical of Astrid's abilities, now approached her with a newfound respect.

"Ms. Irvine, could you explain sof the techniques you used during the surgery?" one of them asked.

"I'm too tired today. Can we discuss this another time?" Astrid replied. “And one more thing, please keep my identity under wraps,”

she added.

After ensuring the doctors would respect her privacy, Astrid and Eleft, leaving a team of bodyguards to protect Lucas.

Noticing Astrid's face getting fatigue, Esuggested, "Why don't you go hand rest? We can deal with everything else later."

"It's almost seven in the morning. | have an interview at ten. Just dropoff at the office. | can nap in the car," Astrid said, already

closing her eyes.

Ewas conflicted. He wanted to take her home, but he also didn't want to go against her wishes. As he started the car, Astrid's

voice rang out, cold and clear.

"If you dare takehome, | guarantee you won't be welcomed at my house for a year."

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Epaused, then asked, "And if | do as you say and take you to the office, can | cover to your house tonight?"

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