Jude didn't expect to have to apologize instead of thanking Yolanda as he had originally planned, and it made his face burn with shame.
"This has nothing to do with you, Mr. Kaufman," Yolanda said. She wasn't an unreasonable person. She wouldn't associate what Michelle did to Jude and blame it all on him.
"You're not fully recovered yet. It's better to rest and recuperate instead of leaving the hospital."
There was a lot of bacteria outside, and it wasn't conducive for Jude to get better. Yolanda wasn't very agreeable with him being out and about just because he felt a little better.
"I couldn't really speak my heart at the intensive care unit previously, so I wanted to thank you personally and invite you to a meal," said Jude solemnly.
"You've saved my life twice despite all the wrongs in between. I need to personally thank you for your kindness."
When Miguel heard that Yolanda was Jude's lifesaver, he was dumbfounded. However, it was too late for him to regret his actions.
"Don't mention it, Mr. Kaufman. You and Commissioner Kaufman had also helped me when Willow Creek Clinic nearly got confiscated before this."
What Yolanda casually said had sent Miguel down a spiral of despair. Not only did Yolanda save Jude's life, but she was also acquainted with Joel. He had now crossed Yolanda, and this would be his downfall.
When Michelle, who was dragged out, learned of who Yolanda was from Jude's men, she was filled with regret.
Yolanda wasn't a nobody. All she needed to do was waggle her finger, and she could easily finish her off.
Michelle was filled with remorse. She couldn't help but resent Miguel in her heart. If Miguel hadn't called her and asked her to support him, she wouldn't have crossed Yolanda and the president of the State Medical Board.
Sadly, it would be useless no matter what she wanted to say now.
Compared to the hopelessness that Miguel and Michelle were experiencing, Dunstan stood tall and proud. He approached Jude and shook his hand with much excitement and joy.
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