The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1320

After what felt like a lifetime, the doors to the operating room opened. A weary Mr. Burton emerged.

Stella, Harold, and Jake rushed forward. "Mr. Burton, how is he?"

Mr. Burton managed a tired smile. "The kid has a strong will to live, and he's in excellent physical condition. He's out of immediate danger for now."

The three of them let out a collective sigh of relief.

"However," Mr. Burton added, his tone turning serious, "he lost a lot of blood, has severe internal injuries, a gunshot wound to the leg, and significant burns. The blast did the most damage. Surviving the surgery is just the first step. We still need to watch for complications."

"With you here, Mr. Burton, we know he'll be fine," Harold said gratefully.

Mr. Burton waved him off. "Don't flatter me. I did this for Stella. If anyone else had come calling, I wouldn't have bothered."

"You're right, sir," Jake said quickly.

"He'll be in the ICU for a few days for observation," Mr. Burton continued. "If his condition remains stable, we'll move him to a regular room." He gave them a few more instructions before leaving to work on Joshua's recovery plan.

Joshua was wheeled out, his eyes closed, his face peaceful as if he were only sleeping. Seeing him like this, a wave of pain washed over Stella. He had done this for her and Keen. She couldn't bear to think what would have happened if he hadn't made it. Since her return to the family, he had been her constant support. Without Joshua, she wouldn't be where she was today.

Just then, Haynes, who had been gone for some time, appeared at the other end of the hall. He walked to Stella's side, his expression grim.

"Star, Gibson is dead."

Stella's face fell. "What? How?"

Haynes's gaze swept over the Williams family members. "You'll have to ask them. He killed himself right after they interrogated him."

Israel shot Haynes a contemptuous look. "Haynes, you were always a poor judge of character with Rachel, but this is a new low. Your ex-wife and her pretty boy nearly got your son killed, and you're still treating them like saviors? How did a fool like you ever become President of the O'Brien Group?"