No Strings Attached

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Clara then remembered that Chase had been her father’s attending physician. Without hesitation, she blurted out, “Dr. Chase, my dad, he’s passed out.”

“Stay calm. We’re on our way.”

Half an hour later, Chase emerged from the emergency room, mask in hand, his eyes searching for Clara.

“He’s out of immediate danger, but the outlook isn’t great. His heart valve replacement from before wasn’t maintained properly and it’s led to an infection. We’ll monitor him for a few days before deciding, but another operation might be necessary. I’ll consult with a few more specialists. Rest assured, I’m on it.”

Clara’s complexion was ashen as she faced Chase. “Thank you,” she managed to say, her voice trembling.

Chase let out a soft chuckle. “I’m a doctor. It’s my duty to save lives and heal the sick. This has nothing to do with that jerk, so don’t worry about it.”

Clara forced a weak smile. “I know, and I still appreciate what you’re doing.

you want to thank me, treat me to dinner once your father’s better.”

“Deal.”

emotional stress won’t

expression was solemn. The sudden turn for the worse in her father’s health filled her with suspicion. In a hoarse whisper, she asked Anders, “Did my dad see someone before this happened?”

his brow, looking at her. “When I arrived, Heidi had

fists clenched tightly, a fierce glint appearing in her

of her being framed by her family and becoming

for him to bear.

of this, breaking the truth to her father and then presenting lan with a falsified report. She was trying to corner Clara with no way

silently recited Heidi’s name with

victory. She had managed to turn lan’s feelings against Clara and worsen Clara’s father’s condition. Heidi had even

who dared to compete with her for a man. Heidi’s eyes shone with

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