Dorothy frowned.]
What did it mean not to let her go to the hospital?
He was afraid she would cause trouble for Sonia?]
At the hospital.]
Sonia was still waiting for news. She guessed the plan might have failed.[]
She couldn’t just wait here.]
So, she immediately called Dwayne.[]
Margaret just reported to Dwayne about what happened to Dorothy last night in the
private room, and then Dwayne received Sonia’s call.]
He answered with a stern expression, “What’s up?“]
“Dwayne, why isn’t Dr.Acosta at the hospital today? I asked her to discuss your investment project with the government officials yesterday, but they said Dr. Acosta didn’t go there.”
It sounded like Sonia was worried.[]
Dwayne’s brows furrowed. “Why did you ask her to meet them?“]]
“Well, I didn’t have experience, and I was afraid I’d mess up, so I asked Dr. Acosta to go instead, but I didn’t expect…” she cried. “I’m sorry, Dwayne, did I mess it up? I really didn’t mean to.“]]
Dwayne rubbed his nose, his tone softening a bit. “Alright, it’s not your fault. We’ll discuss the project later.“]
He ended the call and raised his eyes. “Are they in the police station now?“[]
Margaret nodded.
He leaned back against the seat. “Go investigate whether they have any criminal record. If they have, don’t let them out.”
t.”
At noon, Dorothy still returned to the hospital.]
Sonia saw her and approached with feigned concern. “Dr. Acosta, why didn’t you go to the dinner last night? The time. Where did you go…“]
government officials waited for you for a long
There came a loud sound of a smack.
Dorothy slapped Sonia suddenly.[]
Others in the nurse’s station were all shocked.]
Dorothy was always known for her good temper. She worked at the hospital for so many years, and nobody ever saw her getting angry.
But now she hit Sonia!
And it was the second time![]
“Didn’t you arrange everything last night on purpose? What are you pretending for now?” Dorothy stared at Sonia expressionlessly.]
Sonia held her swollen cheek, gritted her teeth, and endured it. She showed a pitiful expression. “Dr. Acosta, I don’t know what you’re talking about. Did you get me wrong?”
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