"What?" Vivienne's face bloomed with hope as she sprang up from her seat.

Brian's constant nodding was the reassurance she needed, and the waves of anxiety finally seemed to settle.

Just then, a disheveled man in a white coat caught her eye, his eyes bright with a clarity that inspired trust.

A medical team followed in an orderly procession towards the operating room.

Time was of the essence, and Derek didn't strike up a conversation.

He simply gave Vivienne a ...