At the Peace Hospital.
The doctors had diagnosed Sharon with acute appendicitis and immediately arranged for surgery.
After the operation, Sharon remained unconscious as the effects of the anaesthetic have yet to pass.
"Mr. Lefebvre, Sharon's case is not that bad. She should be able to get the sutures out and leave in a week."
The director of the hospital, Denis Wu, had personally operated on Sharon's surgery.
Denis could not stand to look at Leonard, who had been carrying a dark look ever since he carried Sharon into the hospital.
Peace Hospital belonged to the Bonnet Group, whose president was Daniel Bonnet. While Denis may be the hospital director in name, Daniel was the one who held all the real power.
The Lefebvre family of the Four Great Families has always been on good terms with the Bonnet family, especially when it came to Leonard and Daniel.
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Knowing his power in Montreal and his relationship with Daniel, Denis made sure to serve Leonard well.
Leonard's face was void of emotions except for the furrow in his brows.
Denis stared at Leonard carefully before whispering, "I'll take my leave now. Please let me know if there's anything you need."
"Alright."
Receiving Leonard's approval, Denis rushed out of the depressing room, relieved.
It was most probably Denis who told Daniel about the situation. Daniel, in turn, must have informed Oliver and Paul because right after Denis left the room, the three men soon arrived at the hospital.
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To avoid waking Sharon, the three men waited outside the room instead.
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Leonard stepped out to exchange some words with them.
After knowing that Sharon was fine, the three men left shortly, each busy with their own matters.
About half an hour after Daniel and the other two left, Sharon's anaesthetic wore off, and her lower right abdomen began to throb.
Awoken by the pain, Sharon opened her eyes to see Leonard sitting by the end of the bed. Instantly, the pain seemed to recede.
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