Chapter 1486

“How was the patient’s condition last night?” she asked the doctor who had been on duty.

The doctor said, “All the indicators have been normal so far. Although it’s been less than twenty-four hours since her surgery, her vital signs suggest that she has successfully passed the first crucial phase of her recovery. We will have to see how things progress from here.”

Then, his expression shifted to one of utter excitement. “I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve said this, but Dr. Star is just amazing! She completed such a complex and difficult procedure without a hiccup, and now, the postoperative period has been going very smoothly. Her skills are simply incredible! I seriously think Dr. Star has miraculous hands!”

Belinda’s lips twitched slightly.

It was true that the first twenty-four hours after surgery were the most critical stage.

Issues with the procedure would usually surface at this time.

Now that Barbara had managed to pull through without any hurdles, Belinda allowed herself a sigh of relief.

“All right, I’ll head in and check on her,” Belinda said, nodding at the doctor before heading into Barbara’s ward.

Barbara was awake when Belinda stepped inside.

Her complexion looked quite good, a fact that had Belinda smiling beneath her mask.

Belinda checked the machines and other instruments to ensure that everything was running properly before leaving the ICU.

Then, she proceeded with her rounds.

When that was done, she made her way to her office, only to find Nalani standing outside the door.

Belinda was surprised and a little confused to see her there.

As for Nalani, she walked up to Belinda as soon as she saw her.

Clearly, she had come for the express purpose of speaking with Belinda.

“Dr. Wright,” said one of the resident doctors who had been trailing behind Belinda. “We’ll head inside first.”

Belinda nodded. “Go ahead.”

Stopping in front of Belinda, Nalani waited until the other doctors were gone before saying, “Dr. Wright, may I… May I have a word with you?”

“Sure. Come with me,” Belinda said, leading the way to the end of the corridor, where they stopped at an empty corner.

Belinda said, “Do you want me to brief you on Barbara’s condition? You have nothing to worry about. She is stable now, and all her vital signs are normal. She has successfully pulled through the critical first stage of her recovery.”

Nalani let out a huge sigh of relief. The tension left her body, and her heart seemed to slow to a calmer pace.

She had indeed come seeking Belinda to inquire about her daughter’s condition. After all, she had yet to see Barbara since she had been wheeled into the operating room.

But apart from that, she also wanted to apologize to Belinda.