Two men stood up in unison, signaling their departure.

But before they could take a step, Jay called out to Dale.

"Let the family doctor have a look at you first."

Greg resumed his meal, sitting back down.

Dale: "..."

Man, you're really like a father to me.

He had no choice but to sit back down.

Jay instructed Abby to fetch the doctor, and Dr. Smith arrived promptly. "Let me check you over, young master."

Dale nodded in agreement.

After a thorough check-up, Dr. Smith inquired about his condition.

Dale simply complained of pain and difficulty hearing.

No matter what Dr. Smith asked, his response remained the same.

Finally, Dr. Smith suggested, "It's best to go to the hospital for an X-ray. Problems with hearing can be minor or severe, but it's not something to take lightly."

The Clarkson family knew all too well that this was Greg covering for Dale, providing him an excuse to visit Christine in the hospital.

And indeed, it was an effective blockade.

lot of

not to be

you," Jay

a word

his mouth with a

at the hallway, he strode out

and stepped out, the

was still

over the wall and

at her

Norman offered, seeing Dale's car still parked and Jay hesitating

over us, even if it means

expression, replied, "Eliminate the problem

...

Elsewhere.

for the surveillance footage

leaned back

эл

pressed the volume button.

open his eyes, but his chilly voice cut through the silence. "Your ears

"They were whispering so softly, and with those sound effects,

hear without

up?"

"I realized not only are your ears failing you, but your eyes must be going blind too. They were obviously avoiding the cameras. You couldn't even read

Dale massaged his temples.

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