Gerry's voice held a note of exasperation. “I can't imagine what was so important he'd risk his health Like that.”

Kailyn immediately knew how Laney would react to Gerry's words. Laney would probably dash to the hospital, stick to Cliff like glue, and cry her eyes out. And instead of blaming him, she might even apologize like it was all her fault.

Sure enough, Laney hung up and was ready to head out. She looked pale, like she had seen a ghost.

Kailyn followed her and said, “Relax, girl! Cliff is just playing the sympathy card!"

Cliff's surgery didn't take long. When the medical staff wheeled him out, he was still groggy, barely awake from the anesthesia. Gerry trailed behind them.

It was the first time Cliff had ever collapsed in front of Gerry.

Even though it was just a minor surgery, it still hit Gerry hard.

Feeling a little lost, he tried to take care of Cliff the way people did in movies.

Cliff's eyelashes fluttered a bit, and his Lips moved weakly.

“How're you feeling?" Gerry asked softly.

Cliff frowned, struggling to open his eyes. "Where's Laney?" he muttered.

"She called earlier," Gerry said. "She knows about your condition. I told her not to come to the hospital to visit you, but I'm not sure if she would listen. She cried and hung up without saying much."

Cliff's frown deepened. Gerry reassured him. “Hey, don't stress. I asked the doctor, and your injuries are minor. It's just that the wound got infected from being left untreated for too long, and it slightly affected your lung. With proper care, you'll recover quickly. If you need anything, like going to the bathroom or drinking water, just let me know."

Too drained to reply, Cliff kept his eyes closed.

Noticing Cliff's dry lips, Gerry remembered a scene from a TV show where they used a cotton swab to moisten them. So, he grabbed a container and mimicked the action.

After sipping some water, Cliff started to look a little better.

Cliff blinked his eyes open, saw Gerry, and then noticed the urine cup in Gerry's hand. His pupils contracted. “Where the hell did you get that?"

Gerry looked at the urine cup and said, "Oh, I couldn't find a regular cup in the ward, so I borrowed this from the nurse."

Cliff stared at him, completely dumbfounded.

“Don't worry, it's never been used," Gerry said, proving his point by taking a sip of the leftover water himself.

Cliff just sighed, wondering what kind of karma had cursed him with such a ridiculous brother.

Once Cliff regained consciousness, he had been waiting for Laney.

When Laney arrived, she hesitated at the door and asked Gerry about Cliff's condition.

Cliff, unable to move, just lay there, watching the door, hoping she'd walk in.