“We don’t need him visiting, and we didn’t ask for him.” Fred’s expression was icy, and he was bent on chasing Frank away.

Winter was left standing there awkwardly, though Frank did not press the issue, seeing that Fred was determined.

“It’s fine. I’ll go,” Frank said and turned to leave.

Winter hurried after him. “I’m so sorry about that, Mr. Lawrence. I think Fred’s on edge about Mom, so he was a little harsh. Please forgive him.”

Frank smiled and patted her head. “Don’t worry. I’m not that petty–run along.

Just call me right away if anything happens.” Winter studied Frank and decided from his kindly smile that he really was not angry.

She nodded and returned to her mother’s ward.

to leave and had just reached the entrance when Janet’s car arrived to a screeching

herself soon alighted with a large bag

here, Ms. Zimmer?”

so sorry you have to come all this way over something so trivial…” “No, Mr. Lawrence,” Janet quickly said. “Your business is mine.” It was only after she finished that sentence that she realized she had misspoken and was

Frank quickly changed the subject. “Oh, I have to go now since I have something else to do. If you don’t mind, could you examine my relative? Call me right away if it’s serious.” He was not actually up to anything, but he could not go back when

worry. I’ll be checking

Frank

was awash with gratitude toward

have to stay. I’m

take a rain check. I still have something

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