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.

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

Morwenna asked,

Dr. Fletcher paused.

for anyone to ask

and I might be

dug into her pocket and pulled out a piece of

gloved, Dr. Fletcher

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

like a forbidden temptation, but Dr. Fletcher couldn't

him with

feel much better now,"

a

Fletcher

to leave for

out, it's late," Dr.

others; Dr.

Fletcher stumbled slightly, catching himself against the

Vaughn, how about we grab something to eat before heading back?

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

still

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