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.

these 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 wasn't concerned with Violet's

Fletcher's exhaustion, Morwenna asked,

Dr. Fletcher paused.

anyone to ask

demanding work, and I might be running

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

gloved, Dr. Fletcher didn't

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

but Dr. Fletcher couldn't help but

him with

better now," Dr.

breathed a sigh

Fletcher asked, "Where's Barclay? Is

to leave

out, it's late," Dr. Fletcher

others; Dr. Fletcher didn't need to

stumbled slightly,

Morwenna offered her support, "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

still

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