Chapter 428

The next day, Sybil's test results came back.

Overall, the organ failure was less severe than what the previous nursing home had found.

Ordinarily, with proper treatment and attentive care, her condition could be stabilized at this stage.

But Sybil's overall health was so poor that her organs were deteriorating faster than usual. The prognosis still looked grim.

After the doctor's explanation, Charlene and Helena felt a mix of relief and anxiety.

They were relieved that Sybil still had a fighting chance, but worried because, given her current state, Sybil probably wouldn't be able to cooperate fully with the treatment.

That afternoon, Kenton called and invited Charlene and Stewart out for dinner.

But Stewart was away on business, so Charlene drove by herself to pick Kenton up that evening.

As they arrived at the restaurant and got out of the car, Vesta-just about to step out of her own vehicle-caught sight of them.

She noticed Charlene and Kenton together, but Stewart was nowhere in sight. Not thinking much of it, she got out and walked toward Kenton. "Mr. Wagner."

a curt nod, and immediately turned

walking ahead, picking up their earlier conversation as if nothing had

when Charlene had discussed some of the latest developments in artificial intelligence with Professor Mack and the others, she'd earned their praise. Even though part of her

her about recent breakthroughs

simply kept a polite distance of about six feet, trailing

the front desk, the hostess looked at Kenton and asked, “Good evening. How many in your party? Do you have a

I made

list, then smiled. “Yes, Ms. Ross, we have your call on

the hostess, with Kenton beside her. The two of them left Vesta standing

Vesta paused, surprised.

Two people?

So Stewart wasn't coming?

enough favor with Kenton to meet him one-

he was notoriously aloof. He didn't mentor just anyone, nor did he

verm

rarely made

status, his arrogance should have earned plenty of criticism. But

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