The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

My Dad Please Come 187

Chapter 187

The atmosphere in the hospital corridor was suffocating, heavy with tension.

Just then, the door to the operating room swung open, and a doctor in a white coat emerged.

Wendy rushed forward, her voice shaky. "Doctor, how is he?"

"The surgery was a success. He should wake up within 48 hours," the doctor replied.

Wendy let out a small sigh of relief. She had seen Nathan's wound earlier, and though the knife hadn't struck any vital organs, she still couldn't fully relax until now. If something had happened to Nathan because of her, she would have never forgiven herself.

Soon, Nathan was wheeled out of the operating room, and Wendy followed him into the VIP ward. As the door shut behind her, she didn't even glance at Stanley or Jessica.

Jessica reached for Stanley's sleeve, frustration evident in her voice. "Stanley, Wendy is completely out of control! She slapped you and then slapped me. You have to-"

Stanley yanked his sleeve away from her grasp, his tone sharp as he asked, "Don't you think you deserved that?"

froze, her eyes wide

he dropped the photo onto her lap with a loud snap. "Jessica, I never realized how stupid and malicious you really are.

drained the color from Jessica's face. Fear crept

I never meant for Nathan

last time, Jessica, I can't keep cleaning up your messes. You need

"Stanley, I-"

you. Nathan doesn't want you here,

her mouth to protest, but before she could speak, Zayn stepped forward, his voice low and polite.

hole this time-she hadn't taken Wendy down, and

Crone, this way, please," Zayn repeated, his tone

off, but she didn't consider it a total loss. Stanley still protected her.

figure framed by the glass. He watched Nathan,

him while

Zayn spoke softly, his voice full of concern. "Ms. Jessica intended to use Lionel to get rid of Mrs. Hawk, but she caused Mr. Lowe to be hurt. She went too far this

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