Chapter 157

Samantha quickly looked back at Layla. She noticed that her face looked a little off. She then wondered if Ethan had overheard their conversation. Ethan didn't say a word. He calmly walked to the bedside, leaned in to check Cynthia's surgical wounds, and examined the data on the medical equipment. His actions were professional and meticulous, with no unnecessary expression on his face. "The patient's condition is stable now," he said. "There's no need to worry." The room fell into silence. Samantha broke the quiet, saying, "Dr. Reed, thank you so much for everything today." "There's no need to thank me. It's my job." He made a few notes in the medical records and then added, "If anything comes up, feel free to contact me." "Okay. Thank you for your help." He smiled faintly, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. Then, he turned and left. Zara had returned to the hospital room, organizing Cynthia's personal belongings, her eyes moist. "I never thought Mrs. Newton Senior would m