A chill went down Edith’s spine, prompting her to instinctively take a small step backwards.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, Evadne, with her mesmerizing eyes and an aura that screamed of icy indifference, walked up to her Even in her heels, Edith was still a head shorter than Evadne.

It was not just about the height difference, but the overwhelming presence that Evadne possessed. It made Edith feel utterly insignificant, as if she was overshadowed without Evadne even uttering a word.

“What do you want?” Edith’s face turned ashen.

“Just answering a question that’s been bothering you,” Evadne responded, her composure unshaken. She removed her surgical cap, allowing her hair to cascade down, an image of sheer elegance. “Your beloved Thad is out of danger. There’s no need to pray anymore.”

Suddenly, she leaned in closer, whispering in Edith’s ear, “After all, asking for my help would make more sense. Since he got injured because of me, I have the ability to heal him and to take responsibility for his life. There’s no need for you to worry.”

Edith’s shoulders shook, her face flushed with anger as she faced Evadne’s challenge. The realization that Evadne had overheard her earlier conversation hit her hard.

Just as Edith was contemplating a comeback, Jareth chimed in with his sparkling eyes, “Evadne, can you perform surgeries too?”

“Of course, who else would do it, a donkey?” Evadne retorted, wiping the sweat off her forehead. She was exhausted from the long surgery and wasn’t in a mood to entertain.

“No, no. I mean, you’re amazing, just brilliant!” Jareth was at a loss of words to praise her.

“If you paid attention in school, you’d have a better vocabulary to compliment someone,” Evadne shot back, shaking her head. She wondered why Marilla was interested in someone like him.

Edith was seething with anger, wishing she could silence Jareth once and for all

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed from the other end of the corridor.

welcoming you!” Mr. Larry, the dean of the hospital, accompanied by the deputy dean and two medical experts, greeted Emeric and Cassius from

didn’t want to disturb your work Emeric replied

much like a proud peacock. “You won’t believe

at the mention of the term

exchanged surprised glances, looking at Emeric in disbelief.

of question is that? If she’s not my daughter,

mean, don’t you know

puzzled,

deep breath and with utmost respect, introduced Evadne once again in

skills are legendary. She’s

The Ashbourne family’s young lady, besides being the skillful manager of K

This was beyond belief!

were in shock. As influential figures, they were well aware of

exceptional surgical skills. To have

fame, she never revealed her true identity or accepted interviews. Therefore, only a few people, such as. Cassius and Mr. Larry, who had

young lady, was Dr.

left speechless, unable to comprehend

young lady who had lived in his house for three years, always keeping

their statuses washed over him. He

a bitter smile on her face, “Why did you have to reveal this to my father? I had

crises. How could I keep such good news from Chairman Emeric? Even if you wanted to keep it a secret from the world, at least your father should know!” Mr. Larry replied, his eyes

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