Chapter 19 - Wes Receives His Life-Saving Heart Surgery

Three weeks later, inside a state-of-the-art surgical center in Boston, little Wes successfully came through his complex heart procedure.
Adeline sat by his bedside holding his small hand as the steady beep of the heart monitor signaled a strong, healthy rhythm.
The door opened quietly, and Nico walked into the private recovery room leaning on a pair of modern forearm crutches.
He took a few slow, determined steps forward under his own power, proving that his rigorous physical rehabilitation was finally working.
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“How is our little hero doing today?” Nico asked softly, smiling down at the boy clutching his paper crane.
“He’s going to be just fine, Nico... thanks to you,” Adeline replied, tears of pure joy shining in her eyes.