Chapter 568

“Speaking ill of others behind their backs isn’t very kind, is it?”

Mia’s back tensed as she turned to see Nicholas in the doorway, leaning against the frame with a distant

look in his eyes.

She hadn’t expected to be caught like that.

Managing a forced smile, she said, “I–I didn’t mean it that way. What I was trying to say is that doctors

with bad tempers are often more skilled.”

“Mia, you don’t have to worry, that’s just his personality,” Connor said, patting her shoulder.

“By the way, Mia, why don’t we go out for dinner tonight? It’s not often that Nick comes all the way to Bern City for a week on business just to visit me. I think it’s only fair to treat him to a meal.”

“Seriously, dude. When you heard about your sister, didn’t you also make a special trip just to see what

she looks like?”

in disbelief; she hadn’t realized Connor had gone out of his way to come and see

moment. Connor proudly exclaimed, “Isn’t my sister beautiful and adorable?

right now? Didn’t he notice the scalpel in Nicholas‘ hand

the atmosphere around them seemed to grow noticeably tense.

muttered a disdainful “boring“, before swiftly

Nicholas‘ retreating figure, Mia asked, “Connor, is it appropriate to speak like that?”

been talking like

Nicholas to examine her next time, fearing his potential

retaliation.

call. “Hey, Connor, didn’t Grandma Laura just get discharged from the hospital? She’s thinking of hosting a small party to cheer things up

invite you guys.”

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expression became complicated. “Are you sure Grandma Laura wants to invite all of us? Isn’t she

Timothy and me, Grandma Laura has always been kind to me. Before I leave

to reschedule the event until after your exams, then Dominic, Nathan, and Jason should all be free to attend. After all, they promised to accompany

discuss it with Grandma

resided in Bern City. While Liam was also in town, he was busy with

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