Regret Novel 146

Winston’s brow furrowed with concern.

Dean Chase stepped in to offer some reassurance. “That’s right, Deputy Commissioner Rivers. When it comes to neurology, Lottie’s expertise is every bit as good as a doctor with decades in the field. Back in the day, she-”

“If you want to minimize the risks for your wife after surgery, you’d do best to trust me,” Charlotte interrupted, her tone calm but firm. “If you’re still uneasy, I can have Dr. Sinclair perform the procedure.”

Dr. Sinclair looked flustered. “I… The gap’s only two centimeters. That’s incredibly tricky. I’m not sure I can do it.”

Charlotte smiled reassuringly. “Don’t worry. I’ll walk you through every step.”

Winston studied Charlotte, his instincts telling him she was no clueless young doctor.

Tricia, seeing Winston waver, couldn’t stay silent any longer. She shot to her feet. “Dr. Sterling, have you lost your mind? This is a human life, not something you can gamble with!”

“Oh? Are you saying Dr. Winthrop is qualified to handle this surgery?” Charlotte countered coolly.

“I…” Tricia faltered.

keep your opinions to yourself. With your overseas credentials, Director Winthrop, surely you understood everything I just explained, didn’t

icy, leaving Tricia awkward and exposed in

everyone.

confirmed their agreement with Charlotte’s earlier

outburst only made her look worse, and her abilities were

Winston made up his mind. “All right,” he said, voice tight with anxiety. “I’ll trust you this once. But you’d better keep your word–my wife’s safety is in your

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only to instruct his secretary to finalize the preparations for tomorrow’s

passed Evander deep in conversation with Winston’s secretary. Light from an overhead lamp cast a

called out, brushing right past

turned, but his gaze slid over Tricia’s head and landed squarely on

to move on, but

you can handle this surgery? If

hand on his shoulder. “You can do this. You’ve got years of clinical experience and have performed dozens of craniotomies. I trust your precision

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