The waiting felt endless. The entire family stood by the operating room door. All of them stared at the light above, and their eyes were filled with hope.
Even Lola seemed to sense something. She was in Ocelotte’s arms, and her eyes widened as she looked at her uncle’s face. Her big dark eyes shimmered with a layer of moisture.
Tegan hadn't blinked once. She refused to sit down. Instead, she stood at the door of the operating room for hours. Her eyes grew sore and swollen, and her body began