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 back

up their earlier conversation

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 felt she was just repeating what she'd heard from others, she

Kenton was now talking to her about recent breakthroughs in

indifference, Vesta didn't try to join in. She simply kept a polite distance of about six feet, trailing behind them as they entered

“Good evening. How

"Two. Yes, I

Ms. Ross, we

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

Vesta paused, surprised.

Two people?

So Stewart wasn't coming?

enough favor with Kenton to meet him one- on-one, even without Stewart

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

verm

rarely

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

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