“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.

and had just reached the entrance when Janet’s

with a large bag of

doing here, Ms. Zimmer?” Frank asked in

him. “I’m 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

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

worry. I’ll be checking things out with Hali

Frank

was awash with gratitude toward

to stay. I’m buying dinner later.” Brock waved him

still have something to do later,” he

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