Chapter 194: The commotion at the hospital (Part – 2)
Ava’s heart sank at his words, chills creeping up her nape. Her gaze darted between Dr. Fisher and the unwavering guards. She did want Henry to do the procedure, but there was no sign of him. Each second stretched unbearably as she struggled to make sense of what to do.
"But these men won’t let me through!" Mathew exclaimed, his accusatory glare fixed on the guards. "If the patient’s condition deteriorates, it will be on them."
"We’re following orders," the other guard said. "Dr. Henry will perform the surgery, not you."
Ethan watched the doctor, recalling Lydia mentioning his name. A chilling realization gripped him: Dr. Fisher wasn’t here to save Thomas but to ensure his demise. Ethan’s breath hitched at the thought of Lydia’s ruthless intent. She would stop at nothing to eliminate Thomas, no matter the cost.
For a brief moment, Ethan considered stepping in to stop Dr. Fisher, but then he remembered Lydia’s warning. Meddling in her plans would have dire consequences. She could expose him in front of Ava.
If he helped her in taking revenge on Thomas, she would leave him and Ava alone. Ethan clung to that promise like a lifeline, convincing himself that she wouldn’t go back on her word. He squared his shoulders and stepped forward.
"Where is Dr. Henry?" Ethan asked sharply, his gaze piercing the guards. "Doesn’t he know how critical the situation is? Why isn’t he here yet?"
"He is on the way," the guard replied flatly, his expression neutral.
"But there is no time to wait!" Mathew interjected, his frustration mounting. "I’ll begin the surgery now, and he can join me when he arrives. This delay is unacceptable. Step aside."