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.

to thank me, treat me to dinner once

“Deal.”

sure he stays calm. Any emotional stress

the worse in her father’s health filled her

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

glint appearing in her normally beautiful

the same day, he had learned not only of her being framed by her family and becoming lan’s mistress for three years but also of the child she had lost. It was too

for him to

her father and then presenting lan with a falsified report. She was trying to corner Clara with no

her mind, Clara silently recited Heidi’s name with resolve.

on victory. She had managed to turn lan’s feelings against Clara and worsen

to compete with her for a man. Heidi’s eyes shone with ruthlessness, a scornful

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