Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 159

Chapter 160

Stella didn't step off the operating table until after five in the afternoon. The

surgery had been particularly complex, and Dr. Grant had told her it was a rare case-one she should observe from start to finish.

Fortunately, both the mother and her baby came through safe and sound.

Stella had barely settled into her office chair when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in," she called.

The door swung open, and Quentin walked in.

Catching sight of him, Stella froze for a moment before quickly standing up. "Director Lockwood, what brings you here?"

Quentin closed the door behind him. Stella straightened, a little on edge. "Please, have a seat, Director Lockwood."

He smiled, warm brown eyes crinkling. "No need to be so formal. I just wanted to let you know the hospital is organizing an outreach clinic in the countryside at the start of next month. Would you be interested in joining?"

"A rural clinic?" Stella asked. "Where? And for how long?"

"Frostvale, up in Riverstead County. The conditions there are tough, and not many doctors or nurses are eager to volunteer."

Quentin adjusted his glasses, his tone gentle and genuine. “I'll be leading the team myself this time. Since it's such a challenging environment, I'm hoping our younger staff will really step up."

,

way, Stella couldn't

count me

satisfied smile. "Dr. Joyner, you're a real

a laugh. "Director Lockwood,

Lockwood family, Quentin personally leading a rural medical team was an impressive display of leadership— at least

up Quentin's gesture

phone

you on duty tonight?"

to have today off!" Stella groaned. "Unpaid

Briony wanted

of nowhere, too!" Stella massaged her sore neck. "Speaking of which, are you off tonight? Want

replied.

...

drove over to pick Briony

with families

ordered, and the waiter quietly closed

tea, then glanced across the table. "All

surprised. "How did you know I

whole time," Stella said, giving her a sidelong look. "If I couldn't tell

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