Chapter 1259:

“Ms. Delgado, who’s this gentleman?” Lenny cleared his throat, his voice carrying barely concealed wariness.

Tina moved swiftly to Blaine’s bedside, worry etching itself across her features as she studied his pale form. Several heartbeats passed before she raised her eyes to meet Lenny’s gaze. “Dr. Holland, meet Dr. Lawson. Ms. Hudson personally arranged for his consultation on Mr. Castro’s case.”

Sadie had personally arranged this? Blood drained from Lenny’s face as his heart hammered against his ribs. What could have prompted Sadie to suddenly involve an outside physician? Had she discovered something? Fighting to suppress the panic threatening to overwhelm him, Lenny put on a brittle smile and stepped forward.

“Ms. Delgado, I’m afraid this arrangement seems rather irregular, wouldn’t you agree? Mr. Castro’s condition has stabilized under our current care, and our treatment protocol has shown consistent results throughout.”

beaded along his spine. Under no circumstances could he allow anyone to examine Blaine thoroughly. Discovery would destroy everything. Years of his painstaking efforts could

resolve. “Dr. Holland,

their tense exchange, his sharp eyes drinking in every detail. First, he studied Blaine’s motionless form on the hospital bed, then his gaze

casual interest before lifting Blaine’s eyelids for a brief inspection. His fingers

and unhurried, yet there was an unmistakable precision to his examination that spoke of genuine expertise. Sweat began forming along Lenny’s hairline as he watched from the sidelines. His

was this man? What kind of doctor used such unorthodox examination techniques? Silent prayers ran through Lenny’s mind, as he begged that

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and his eyebrows rose just a fraction. He pulled his hand back and let his eyes drift around the sterile room until they settled on

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