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.

first place; saving him was the least they could do. Why should she offer thanks for that?

exhaustion, Morwenna asked, "Dr. Vaughn,

Dr. Fletcher paused.

was rare for anyone to ask how he was

It's physically demanding work, and I might be running low on sugar,"

pulled out a piece of

hands still gloved, Dr. Fletcher didn't take

to his mouth, "A bit

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

him with

worry, I feel much better

a sigh

were leaving, Dr. Fletcher asked, "Where's Barclay?

had to leave for something,"

out, it's

by others; Dr. Fletcher

hospital, Dr. Fletcher stumbled slightly, catching

how about we grab something to eat before heading back?

as well keep Dr. Vaughn company for a meal, especially since he seemed on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion. "Where's

probably still

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