Chapter 974

Chapter 974:

“I am a doctor!” she yelled, her voice echoing off the walls, seething with feigned indignation.

“How dare you level accusations at me without a shred of proof? I’m well aware that none of you can stand me and would love to see me ousted. If you have grievances, go whine to Jake. Don’t you dare insult my professionalism in this manner!”

With that, Lacey put on an exaggerated scowl and stomped away as if furious.

Calvin watched her receding figure, his eyes narrowing with deepened suspicion.

Elma, sensing the tension, tugged gently at Calvin’s sleeve.

“Let it go, Calvin. There’s no point in pursuing this quarrel,” she murmured, her voice a soothing balm.

“Despite her apparent disdain, she has been tending to my health lately. And look at me—I’m much better now. Plus, being our dad’s biological daughter shields me. She wouldn’t dare cross that line.”

disapprovingly and gently patted

too trusting, Elma,” he warned, his voice tinged

is more complex than she seems. I need to investigate her

a sense of urgency, Calvin quickly directed someone to gather the scattered remnants of the medicine from the

sinister—merely a blend

up with a bright smile as she latched onto

story

harming me. Let’s not drain ourselves suspecting

didn’t wane. His expression was etched with concern as he quietly remarked,

the memory of Lacey’s overwrought reaction earlier that

worry on Calvin’s forehead with intrigued eyes. Suppressing

all of a sudden, Calvin. I think I’ll slip into

crossed Calvin’s face as

used to resist even

another lazy yawn, Elma’s eyelids

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