Chapter 834
A low chuckle rumbled from above her. A large hand gently stroked her hair. “I don’t need to think about it,” he said, his voice endlessly gentle. “In my eyes, you’ve always been exceptional.”
Emily, who was walking toward them, saw the scene and couldn’t help but smile. She quickly pulled Todd back, changing course before the couple noticed them.
…
Steven was already in a foul mood because of what had happened earlier that day. Then, he received another piece of devastating news: he had been disqualified from the award nomination.
When he asked around, he learned it was on Bruno and Aubrey’s orders. The color drained from his face.
They had taken action against him over such a small incident. If his past mistakes were ever exposed, there would be no place left for him in the medical community!
After pacing anxiously for a few moments, he rushed to find Queena.
They had met two years ago when Queena asked for his help with something. He had been reluctant until she revealed she knew about a past misdiagnosis of his that had resulted in a patient’s death. Since then, he’d had no choice but to collude with her.
As they both used unsavory methods, they had collaborated several times over the years and grown closer.
Now, Queena was the only one who knew about his past transgressions, and her connections were far better than his. He had no one else to turn to!
Queena’s face darkened as she listened to his story.
“Anastasia again?”
Ever since Anastasia arrived in Riverton, it had been one setback after another, putting Queena in a terrible mood.
It wasn’t just Steven’s problem; Anastasia was also looking into the matter with Yves, which was a ticking time bomb.
It seemed she had to get rid of the woman for good!
Queena’s eyes glinted darkly. She told Steven, “Don’t worry about it for now. I have some contacts in high places. I’ll keep an eye on things and let you know if anything happens.”
Anastasia had initially planned to ask Logan to investigate Steven’s past malpractice cases, but she changed her mind Logan was already incredibly busy with
enet
Harrison’s work, and she didn’t want to overburden him.
So, she asked Sonder for help instead.
[Sonder: I’ll get it to you tomorrow.]
Anastasia was a little surprised by the reply.
She knew Sonder’s capabilities; this task should have been child’s play for him. She’d expected him today he’d have it in a couple of hours, or by the afternoon.
[Summer: Are you busy?]
A long moment passed before a reply came through.
[Sonder: No, just not feeling well.]
Anastasia paused.
Sonder was extremely private and had never shared personal details
with her before, even get
were friends.
For him to suddenly mention his health was highly unusual.
She couldn’t help but worry.
[Summer: What’s wrong? Is it serious? Where are you?]
For the next two minutes, she saw the “typing” indicator appear and disappear.
After a long wait, all she received was a single word.
[Sonder: Hospital.]
Anastasia immediately typed back: [Can I come see you?]