Farouk rushed out; he had been waiting in the prep room outside the operating theater.
Dragging footsteps sounded in the hallway, slow and deliberate. Peter wanted to push open the isolation door, but he hesitated, his hand resting on the doorknob without pushing.
Gao Yang pushed the door open for Peter, and then he saw Andy He, his surgical attire removed, pulling a long face and wearily walking towards him. Behind him followed three individuals dressed as doctors and Farouk, maintaining a two-meter distance, simply trailing slowly.
The isolation door was completely open, but the group of Russians remained still and silent, just staring fixedly at Andy He.
Peter brought his hands together in front of his chest like a little woman, whispering continuously under his breath, waiting until Andy He walked up to the doorway and stopped in front of him. Then Peter pleaded with a trembling voice, "Doctor, doctor…"
Peter was begging for good news from Andy He.
