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."

glanced at her coolly, gave a curt nod, and

started walking ahead, picking up their earlier conversation

some of the latest developments in artificial intelligence with Professor Mack and the others, she'd earned their praise. Even though

about recent breakthroughs in Al

Kenton responded to her greeting with such indifference, Vesta didn't try to join in. She simply kept a polite

desk, the hostess looked at Kenton and asked, “Good evening. How many in your party?

answered, "Two. Yes, I made a

the list, then smiled. “Yes, Ms. Ross, we have your call on record. This way,

and followed the hostess, with Kenton beside her. The

Vesta paused, surprised.

Two people?

So Stewart wasn't coming?

had earned enough favor with Kenton

in his field, but he was notoriously aloof. He didn't mentor just anyone, nor did he make small talk about Al with people.

verm

colleagues, he rarely made

should have earned plenty

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