บท 194: The commotion at the hospital (Part – 2)

Ava's heart sank at his words, chills creeping up her nape. Her gaze darted between Dr. Fisher and the unwavering guards. She did want Henry to do the procedure, but there was no sign of him. Each second stretched unbearably as she struggled to make sense of what to do.

"But these men won't let me through!" Mathew exclaimed, his accusatory glare fixed on the guards. "If the patient's condition deteriorates, it will be on them."

"We're following orders," the other guard said. "Dr. Henry will perform the surgery, not you."

Ethan watched the doctor, recalling Lydia mentioning his name. A chilling realization gripped him: Dr. Fisher wasn't here to save Thomas but to ensure his demise. Ethan's breath hitched at the thought of Lydia's ruthless intent. She would stop at nothing to eliminate Thomas, no matter the cost.