At that moment, my mind was preoccupied with something else.

"Coronary artery bypass grafting?" I echoed, unable to shake off the concern for Giulia. As a physician, I was well aware that this was a complex and high-risk surgery.

Nicola nodded in agreement. "Yes, her coronary arteries are severely blocked, and she needs this procedure to restore blood flow to her heart."

After speaking, he scratched his head. "That's what the doctor ...