Chapter 1157:

And yet, there were more pressing matters now. She had to check on Alicia and Jeffery.

Composing herself, Linsey exhaled softly and said, “I understand. Just text me the hospital and room number. I’ll come see you after I finish up here.”

On the other end, Collin sounded almost wounded. “Honey… what could possibly be more important than me right now?”

But Linsey had no time to soften her words. “Collin,” she said, rising to her feet, her tone suddenly grave, “Alicia and Jeffery were attacked by Joanne. They’re both in surgery.”

She hesitated, then added solemnly, “And… Joanne is dead.”

Outside the operating room, the fluorescent lights flickered gently above. Dolores and Dustin paced the hallway, their worry etched into every movement. Moments later, they looked up to see Linsey approaching—flanked by several doctors in white coats.

relief and concern. But her gaze quickly shifted to the unfamiliar

nod to the doctors behind her, and the medical staff stepped forward to swing open the operating room doors. One by one, the surgeons filed in,

hissed

Collin brought in. The lead surgeons are exceptionally qualified, with years of experience. With them handling the operation, Alicia’s chances

wide-eyed glances,

over. “Collin’s amazing. How did he pull this off

elaborate. There was more to it—but now

best

His subordinates, always prepared for emergencies during his own procedures, had invited the surgeons to remain on standby. That precaution was now

recognize some of them. Weren’t they stationed overseas recently? When did they

half-exasperated. “Too late for what-ifs, Dustin. Just

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