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.

were the people responsible 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

Dr. Fletcher's exhaustion, Morwenna asked, "Dr.

Dr. Fletcher paused.

rare for anyone to ask how he was

work, and I might

remembering something, dug into her pocket and pulled out a piece of candy, offering it

gloved, Dr. Fletcher didn't take

candy and held it up to his mouth, "A bit of

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

watched him

much better now," Dr. Fletcher reassured her

a sigh

Fletcher asked, "Where's Barclay? Is he

to leave

head out, it's late," Dr. Fletcher

could be handled by others; Dr. Fletcher didn't need to

hospital, Dr. Fletcher stumbled

"Dr. Vaughn, how about we grab something to eat before heading back? It's late

as well keep Dr. Vaughn company for a meal, especially since he seemed on the verge of

still

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