“Don’t say that… I’ve watched Ellie grow up, so she’s like family to me. There’s no way I’d just sit by when something like this happens to her. Besides, being a doctor is like being a parent, so I was just doing my job!” Cynthia signed.

“Yeah, that’s right! A doctor is just like a parent!” Taylor chimed in as well, placing extra emphasis on the word “parent” to remind Zachary that Cynthia treated Ellie like her own daughter.

“A ward has been prepared for you, so go ahead and get some rest. Thank you very much, Ms. Blackwood,” Ben said.

“Don’t mention it!” Taylor replied with a smile.

I feel like there’s something off about all this, but I can’t seem to put my finger on what it is exactly… Oh, well… I guess all that matters is Zachary and Ellie being all right now… Ben thought to himself as he watched someone escort them to the ward.

Nacht. We can take care of things here, so you have nothing to worry about! Now that Ellie has puked up

We can’t afford

Ellie hop down from the bed and

him before hurrying off to

head back too. Besides, you haven’t slept all night, so this would be a great time to get some rest,” Ben

get going now. I’ll bring Jamie with me, Mr. Zachary. The shock kept him awake

wouldn’t do him any good, as everyone would have to look after him in addition to Zachary and Ellie. On top

a faint smile when he saw Jamie curled

huh… I thought he’d cry at first, but he’s sleeping

is a good boy!” Spencer

Jamie’s hair. “Head on over before he wakes up, or he’ll have a ton of questions for all of us. You know how much of a chatterbox he

“Haha, okay…”

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