Chapter 1053:

Lenny’s call came through.

Maia’s face brightened as she picked up. Without waiting for him to speak, she asked, “Professor Bryant, is the surgical practice room ready?”

“Take it easy, Maia. You already knew the answer,” Lenny’s calm voice said over the line. “I managed to secure a surgery room at Maple Hospital through a friend. It’s only available at night, and in emergencies, the ER takes priority.”

“That’s more than enough. Thanks a lot, Professor Bryant.” Maia glanced at her apartment door, paused briefly, then added, “Professor Bryant, can I come over now?”

Her gaze dropped to her shaking right hand as worry crept in. “I just can’t wait any longer,” she said, her voice tinged with anxiety.

“Of course! I’ll send the address immediately,” Lenny replied. Aware of the recent events in Wront and Maia’s husband’s condition, he knew there was no time to waste.

Maia didn’t knock. She didn’t step into the apartment either.

to handle tonight, so

he might push himself, she added another: “Make sure you get some sleep. Take care

messages, Maia didn’t hang around. She stepped out and flagged a cab straight

top shape as fast as possible if she wanted to perfect the craniotomy

Chris waited for Maia to return, scrolling through her messages. His brow knit tightly

reason, Hurst’s over-eager behavior kept flashing through his mind, especially that afternoon when Hurst had insisted on helping Maia


was he hoping

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could tell that Maia’s father didn’t come from the

look into it, confident that

buzzed. An unknown number lit up the

knew right away it

had prompted her to ring

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