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.

But her gaze quickly shifted to

medical staff stepped forward to swing

doors hissed shut

explain. “This is an elite medical team Collin brought in. The lead surgeons are exceptionally

Dustin exchanged wide-eyed glances, their expressions lighting up with

her excitement bubbling over. “Collin’s amazing. How did he pull

offered a faint smile but didn’t elaborate. There was more to it—but now wasn’t

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subordinates, always prepared for emergencies during his own procedures, had invited the surgeons to remain on standby.

Weren’t they stationed overseas recently? When did they even get into

on the arm, half-teasing, half-exasperated. “Too late for what-ifs, Dustin. Just focus on making it up to

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