Despite his reluctance, Dominic didn't stay to make himself humiliated further.

Norman dared not to be arrogant anymore either and sneaked away.

With the two annoying figures gone, Audrey suddenly felt the air around her freshen up.

Just then, a nurse came to get Peter to pay the medical bills.

After he was led away, only Miles and Audrey were left outside the operating room. They looked at each other in silence.

Audrey had many things she wanted to say to Miles, but she didn't know where to start.

Meanwhile, Miles stared at her with a mix of admiration and envy. Inheriting his father's nature, he was awkward with words and often suffered because of it.

Seeing how Audrey silenced those bad people just now, he genuinely admired her. The way she stood up to them reminded him of how his mother would rebuke nosy relatives. 'If only I could be that fierce, my mother wouldn't be bullied,' he murmured inwardly. Noticing his gaze, Audrey turned to him.

Miles immediately averted his gaze, speaking softly but sincerely. "Thank you for today."

"Don't worry about it," Audrey lowered her eyes slightly, probing subtly. "Are you the only child in your family?"

"I have an elder brother and... an elder sister."

"Then why didn't I seem them in the hospital?"

mobility issues, and my sister..." Miles paused for a moment, a flash of hatred in his eyes as he said gravely, "I'd rather she wasn't

that case, it might be better for me to hold off on revealing my identity for now,' she thought

the four-hour surgery, Audrey waited outside the operating room with the

lit up, the Harpers

emerge was Grant. The surgery took too long, and even Grant nearly couldn't hold on, his face slightly pale and his

my wife?" Peter

breath. Knowing what they were concerned about, he slowly said, "The surgery was successful. The patient will be transferred to a regular ward for observation for two days.

to thank me. You should thank Mr.

far more perilous than Grant had initially estimated. Had it not been for Eric's calm and decisive intervention, the operation wouldn't have gone

that they

just emerged from

through with sweat, and his bangs clung damply

handed it to him,

Luckily, I didn't let you down," Eric said, wiping the sweat with the

between

walked over to break

thank you so much. You are our family's savior!" Peter reached out to shake Eric's hand, but upon seeing his distinct fingers, he silently withdrew his

wife has been very well taken care of during her illness, and the successful surgery is also thanks

you, thank you..." Peter, who had long

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