Mrs. Winslet had only stopped by briefly the day before yesterday, unable to commit to the usual two-hour daily tutoring sessions.

No amount of money seemed enough to secure Mrs. Winslet's services anymore.

Morwenna could tell what Claude was implying and sighed before replying, "Alright, I'll swing by before school tomorrow."

"Thanks, Mrs. Winslet."

After setting things up with Claude, Morwenna put down her phone and continued to wait.

Whether it was because Jethro's situation was too critical or not, another two hours passed, and it wasn't until 1 A.M. that the lights outside the operating room finally turned off.

Violet rushed to the operating room doors.

Morwenna quickly got up and followed.

The doors opened.

"How is he? How's my son?" Violet asked frantically.

"The surgery went well. He's out of danger now but will need to stay in the ICU for a few days. Family members can't visit just yet," responded the assisting surgeon. Violet, caught between tears and laughter, didn't even think to thank Dr. Fletcher.

for her son's condition in the first place; saving him was the least they could do. Why should she offer thanks for that? Dr. Fletcher wasn't concerned with Violet's gratitude. His decision to help wasn't influenced

exhaustion, Morwenna asked, "Dr.

Dr. Fletcher paused.

rare for anyone to ask

physically demanding work, and I

and pulled out a piece of candy, offering it to Dr.

his hands still gloved, Dr. Fletcher didn't

it up to his mouth, "A bit of sugar will make you

a forbidden temptation, but Dr.

watched him

better now," Dr. Fletcher reassured

breathed a sigh of

Dr. Fletcher

leave for something," Morwenna

out, it's late," Dr.

rest could be handled by others; Dr.

hospital, Dr. Fletcher stumbled slightly, catching himself against

her support, "Dr. Vaughn, how about we grab something to eat before heading

meal, especially since he seemed on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion. "Where's Stuart? Shouldn't he be with you this late?" Dr.

still

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