“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.

had just reached the entrance when

alighted with a large

doing here, Ms. Zimmer?” Frank

far for him. “I’m so sorry you have to come all this way over something so trivial…” “No, Mr. Lawrence,”

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 Fred had just chased him

worry. I’ll be checking things out with

you,” Frank

awash with gratitude toward

stay. I’m

I still have something to do later,” he

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