"I... My husband..." Serenity began, feeling an unusual dryness in her throat.

However, she didn't feel much pain in her neck. It seemed the anesthetic hadn't completely worn off yet.

But she struggled to speak. Jackson wasn't in the hospital room, which made her feel anxious. Based on her understanding of him, he would definitely be by her bedside if nothing unexpected had happened!

"Mr. Valor is still in surgery. He has two broken ribs and several serious abrasions that need to be treated. It should take some more time," the doctor hurriedly explained.

"Mrs. Valor, you just underwent surgery. Try not to speak for the next twelve hours to avoid straining the wound."

Upon hearing this, Serenity didn't say anything further. However, her mind was consumed with thoughts of Jackson.

Two broken ribs? What kind of pain had he endured?

Yet she had no idea... He hadn't even mentioned it!

He had escorted her to the hospital and stayed by her side as she entered the operating room.

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