Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 115

The atmosphere at the entrance to the operating theater was tense. Everyone present was uneasy and nervous as if waiting for someone important to show up,

The director of Athana Hospital got out of bed after receiving a call from Frank Roberts 15 minutes ago. He headed straight for the hospital to prepare for surgery

In addition, specialist doctors from the cerebral surgery department were summoned. All of them gathered at the operating theater’s entrance, awaiting the arrival of the VIP patient.

The director initially planned to summon Natalie but gave up the idea, knowing she had a child to care for. Instead, he summoned other doctors to the hospital.

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Jim’s face was pale as a sheet when he walked in with Trevon on his back. Frank helped him place Trevon onto the bed the nurse had prepared. The director then personally pushed him into the operating theater with care, feeling uneasy all the way.

Jim was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof. He kept pacing back and forth, not knowing if he should call Theo. He rubbed. his hands nervously, and his palms were covered in cold sweat.

Frank leaned against the door of the operating theater and lifted his chin to glance at Jim. “Can’t you sit still for a moment, dude?”

Jim was too anxious to sit still. “Mr. Roberts, why did you strike him?” It was meant to be a sparring session, but somehow Trevon landed in hospital.

Frank did not seem too worried. He reviewed the sparring session and became a little suspicious. “Don’t worry. He’ll regain consciousness soon enough. Just sit tight and wait.”

As expected, the lights in the operating theater went out half an hour later. The director walked out with a smile. “Mr. Wilson suffered a heavy blow and has a concussion. He is still unconscious, but it’s not a big problem. He’ll probably wake up at night. Don’t worry too much”

Jim was relieved but still worried about Trevon not waking up. He planned to watch over him the entire time.

Frank did not utter a word or respond to the director’s remarks. He just swayed along unhurriedly to the VIP ward with the

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After Trevon was transferred to the bed in the ward. Frank stood at the door and took a quick peek. The corners of his lips instantly curled up, and he smiled without saying anything.

Jim said after the hospital director left. “Mr. Roberts, you don’t have to wait around. I’ll stay behind to take care of Mr. Wilson tonight.”

go next door to check on Hackett Blackwell,” Frank

was surprised. ‘Is Mr. Blackwell also hospitalized?”

Frank said, ignoring Jim’s puzzled look and left the ward.

Why are both the men hospitalized for concussión?” Jim

next ward’s door and went straight in. “Oh, you are here too!”

phone before submerging back in the video game. ‘Fuck! I’ve been fucking staying here for the last few days. What took you so long to come to see me? You didn’t even buy any food! How dare you

the room and said, “Not bad, bro.

game on his cell phone. “Push the tower, you useless creep!” he yelled before replying to Frank. “I’m not terminally ill. No point staying here for

at his watch; it was almost two in the morning. He realized Hackett had tormented himself past midnight on his cell phone game. “Hey, bro. The game isn’t suitable for you. It burns your

not show up after the two quarreled last time. On the other hand, his mother delivered creamy potato soup daily. Hackett drank so much he could not take it anymore. It was no different from going through confinement as far as he was concerned. Hackett’s only entertainment was

his jacket and slippers and dragged himself out of the ward. When the nurse saw him, she asked enthusiastically, “Mr. Blackwell, do you need help? Are you feeling

a playboy and glanced at the tightly shut door in the next ward. “No worries. I’ll take

he just came

wall. The patient’s name card was missing. “How come there’s

her sweet smile. “The director instructed not to

became even more curious because Frank told him to visit the ward.

the nurse

stopped him. The hospital director instructed us that the patient can’t be disturbed. Mr.

kill the bored Hackett. “I know him. Don’t worry. I’ll take

skeptical. In the end, she was mesmerized by

Jim got up and opened the door. “Mr. Blackwell,” he was surprised to see the latter

you here?” He rushed into the room. When he saw the person on

him about the boxing incident between Trevon and Frank last night. Hackett felt something was amiss but could not figure out what was wrong.

it anymore and left

used to Ruby not being at home and played alone most of the time. Moreover, she listened to the

she felt reluctant to drive because the traffic

the car door and got out of the car. She returned home decisively

to see Natalie turning back. “Didn’t you leave already, Miss Natalie? Did