Dexter immediately rushed out, slamming the door.
"What happened?" Fiona asked.
Angela remained perplexed. "No idea. I only said my wound hurt. I didn't say anything else or offend him."
She wondered if he had caught the alpha male syndrome. She hoped not—otherwise, Fiona would be in for a nightmare.
After that, the doctor carefully examined her and assessed her wounds, explaining that her reactions were typical once the anesthetic wore off. He assured her that as long as she took her medication as prescribed and allowed herself adequate rest, there would be no cause for concern.
Angela repeatedly thanked him. Despite the pain, she felt uplifted by her ability to control her fate and make a difference through hard work. She preferred to keep striving rather than seek others' approval through flattery.
In the afternoon, Clara called to say that everyone wanted to visit her. They had bought gifts, and Clara hoped she wouldn't refuse them.
Naturally, Angela would not decline. She didn't feel embarrassed at all. Rather, she saw it as proof of her hard-earned achievement.
Barely five minutes after she ended the call, a group of employees entered her ward.
Angela had just peeled a banana and was still eating when Clara entered with various fruits and supplements. Behind her were Kerry Fraser, Mabel Hammond, and others, all with their hands full. They had eager expressions.
"Ms. Graham, you won't believe how popular you are now. Our company's stock price has soared thanks to your heroic actions today!" Clara exclaimed joyfully.
Angela was momentarily taken aback. She couldn't comprehend what she was hearing. "What?"
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