Chapter 353

Calliope Godfrey looked a bit surprised. “Mom, why would you think that?” Eleanor Carmody let out a cold laugh, eyes sharp and clear. “After you and Conrad left last night, I took the meds Dr. Shen gave me. Knocked me out fast. When I came to, I was already on the operating table.” “She told me it was no big deal, just a small procedure. Said I'd be out soon after the IV.” “I don’t feel anything wrong, but she insisted on calling you over, like I’m seriously ill or something.” Her voice was tense. “Callie, don’t trust her, okay? Maybe… maybe we should just transfer to another hospital right now?” Calliope gave a soft, helpless smile and gently smoothed her mom’s hair. “Mom, if you trust me, don’t ask anything right now. Just stay here and rest until the trial on Monday. That’s all you need to think about.” Eleanor stared at her, then nodded firmly. “Of course I trust my daughter.” But she couldn’t hide her worry. “Still… what if Dr. Shen is compromised? I’m scared something will happen