Three hours later, the red light above the operating room finally went out.
The doctor removed his mask and looked at Sophie with sympathy. "We managed to save him in time, but his spine was severely damaged. I'm afraid... he may never be able to stand again."
Sophie's heart trembled. She couldn't tell whether what she felt was relief or something closer to sorrow.
If Adrian hadn't pushed her away at that critical moment, the one lying in the hospital bed right now would have been her. Just the thought that she had almost lost the chance to stand on the stage she loved most sent a chill down her spine.
What surprised her even more was Adrian's reaction.
When he learned that he might spend the rest of his life unable to walk, the proud and arrogant man remained unexpectedly calm.
"Sop
