Chapter 221

Seeing the unfamiliar number, James declined the call without a second thought. He then shook Rupert's hand. "Dr. Bowen, you probably already know about my wife's condition. How confident are you in your ability to wake her up?" Rupert froze for a moment. Once James released his grip, Rupert glanced instinctively at Jenna. When James caught him looking at Jenna, he intuitively narrowed his eyes. "Dr. Bowen?" James' voice turned cold. "Is that question too difficult for you to answer?" Startled by his tone, Rupert visibly flinched. "Well… It is a bit difficult. I haven't examined Mrs. Frank yet, so—" Before he could finish, James snapped coldly, "Out with it. Who got you to come here, and what exactly did they tell you?" Rupert froze, his mouth agape. He stammered for a moment but couldn't string together a coherent sentence. Nervous, Jenna quickly stepped in to smooth things over. "It was my mom who contacted him, James. Please calm down. Don't scare Dr. Bowen like that." Jame