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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.

your opinions to yourself.

icy, leaving Tricia awkward

everyone.

agreement with Charlotte’s earlier assessment. After all, neither of the two

outburst only made her look worse, and her abilities were now

anxiety. “I’ll trust you this once. But you’d better keep your word–my wife’s safety

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his secretary to finalize

the conference room, and as she walked down the hallway, she passed Evander deep in conversation with Winston’s secretary. Light from an overhead lamp cast a soft glow across his

brushing right past Charlotte in

over Tricia’s head and landed squarely on

and started to move on,

you absolutely sure you can handle this surgery? If there were no blood vessels nearby, maybe, but

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