Chapter 259

After speaking, Wendy met the eyes now fixed on her and straightened her back. "Yes, it's pancreatitis." Admitting that Margaret had developed pancreatitis was essentially admitting that she hadn't fully covered the bases on post-op care. Still, no one in the room openly blamed her. "If it is pancreatitis, this just got much more complicated. Any medications or interventions we try now could interfere with Ms. Hurst's recovery and her current prescriptions. The consequences could be severe," said Nathaniel, furrowing his brows as he looked at Wendy. Wendy took a deep breath and nodded. "You're absolutely right, Dr. Quinn. This is why we must carefully discuss the next steps in her treatment." At that, the murmurs and whispers in the room quieted significantly. "This means Ms. Hurst will have to stay in the hospital longer," someone pointed out. "If the media catches wind of that, who knows how they'll spin the story?" Wendy looked in their direction, her expression tight. "We do