Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 115

The atmosphere at the entrance to the operating theater was tense. Everyone present was uneasy and nervous as if waiting for someone important to show up,

The director of Athana Hospital got out of bed after receiving a call from Frank Roberts 15 minutes ago. He headed straight for the hospital to prepare for surgery

In addition, specialist doctors from the cerebral surgery department were summoned. All of them gathered at the operating theater’s entrance, awaiting the arrival of the VIP patient.

The director initially planned to summon Natalie but gave up the idea, knowing she had a child to care for. Instead, he summoned other doctors to the hospital.

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Jim’s face was pale as a sheet when he walked in with Trevon on his back. Frank helped him place Trevon onto the bed the nurse had prepared. The director then personally pushed him into the operating theater with care, feeling uneasy all the way.

Jim was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof. He kept pacing back and forth, not knowing if he should call Theo. He rubbed. his hands nervously, and his palms were covered in cold sweat.

Frank leaned against the door of the operating theater and lifted his chin to glance at Jim. “Can’t you sit still for a moment, dude?”

Jim was too anxious to sit still. “Mr. Roberts, why did you strike him?” It was meant to be a sparring session, but somehow Trevon landed in hospital.

Frank did not seem too worried. He reviewed the sparring session and became a little suspicious. “Don’t worry. He’ll regain consciousness soon enough. Just sit tight and wait.”

As expected, the lights in the operating theater went out half an hour later. The director walked out with a smile. “Mr. Wilson suffered a heavy blow and has a concussion. He is still unconscious, but it’s not a big problem. He’ll probably wake up at night. Don’t worry too much”

Jim was relieved but still worried about Trevon not waking up. He planned to watch over him the entire time.

Frank did not utter a word or respond to the director’s remarks. He just swayed along unhurriedly to the VIP ward with the

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After Trevon was transferred to the bed in the ward. Frank stood at the door and took a quick peek. The corners of his lips instantly curled up, and he smiled without saying anything.

Jim said after the hospital director left. “Mr. Roberts, you don’t have to wait around. I’ll stay behind to take care of Mr. Wilson tonight.”

next door to check on Hackett Blackwell,” Frank said. When he passed by carlier,

‘Is Mr. Blackwell also

too, Frank said, ignoring Jim’s puzzled look and left

a trend nowadays? Why are both the men

door and went

submerging back in the video game. ‘Fuck! I’ve been fucking staying here for the last few days. What took you so long to come to see me? You didn’t

with Hackett’s nonsense. He looked around the room and said, “Not bad, bro. Are you going

video game on his cell phone. “Push the tower, you useless creep!” he

it was almost two in the morning. He realized Hackett had tormented himself past midnight on his cell phone game. “Hey, bro. The game isn’t suitable for you. It burns your brain. Go next door and visit when you have some

round. As for Sherri, she did not show up after the two quarreled last time. On the other hand, his mother delivered creamy potato soup daily. Hackett drank so much he could not take it anymore. It was no different from going through confinement as far as he was concerned. Hackett’s only entertainment was

himself out of the ward. When the nurse saw him,

glanced at the tightly shut door in the next ward. “No worries. I’ll take

“Yes, he just came in. He also has a concussion.”

looked at the wall. The patient’s name card was missing. “How come

“The director instructed

more curious because Frank told him to visit the ward. “Remove my name too.”

the nurse

him. The

Hackett. “I know him. Don’t

she was mesmerized

at the door and knocked. Jim got up and opened the door. “Mr. Blackwell,” he was surprised

are you here?” He rushed into the room. When he saw the person on the bed, he said anxiously, “Fuck, why is Trevon hospitalized?

boxing incident between Trevon and Frank last night. Hackett felt something was amiss but could not figure out

it anymore and left to buy something. Trevon

home and played alone most of the time.

in the car, she felt reluctant to drive because the traffic was too heavy. The weather in February was not as bone-chilling as

out of the car. She returned home decisively to get her

to see Natalie turning back. “Didn’t you leave