After the nurses left, David struggled to call Ezra.
He was so furious that his eyes were tinged with red, and he was desperately hoping that he could tear Ezra into pieces.
So the minute Ezra stepped into his room, David forced himself to get off the bed and waved his fists at him.
At that moment, nothing existed in David's head, even his own life, as long as he could bring Ezra into this slough of despond.
Julian, knowing what had happened, called Arthur, who without hesitation sacked the nurse and the intern.
He would not have Mrs. Cantillo's spies in his hospital to the conversation between Ezra and his father, which was a violation of professional ethics, and at the same time, talked bullshit with the intern during work time.
Julian and Arthur were more than efficient in taking action, so when Emilia and Maisie were back, everything was settled.
Maisie had adjusted her moods and had taken some food, for she knew better than anyone that she needed to hold up to take care of David.
When David woke up, finding everyone was there, he didn't know how to face them.
He knew he was too emotional, but he just couldn't control it.
Julian said first, "It's okay now. No one is blaming you. Plus, you have paid your price, that is, the physical pain you are suffering."
David pressed his lips. He seemed weak and haggard after enduring the second operation.
Maisie, unable to say anything harsh to him, just stepped forward, "Want some water?"
David could not drink water now, so Maisie took a cotton swab dipped in water to apply to his lips.
David felt both bitter and guilty, for he knew his current situation might require Maisie to stay a few days more.
Julian said to Maisie, "You've been busy all day. Go home and have some rest, I will look after him."
Maisie could not accept, "I'm alright, Mr. Hughes. I can handle it. And I can have some rest when David is okay."
Emilia took her arm, "Don't push too hard. Go home first and come tomorrow."
Seeing that Emilia and Julian had made up their mind, Maisie compromised and accepted their offer.
Julian stayed while the driver sent Emilia and Maisie home.
Maisie was a bit worried, "But you need to look after your two children alone tonight…"
Since their children were born, Julian had not missed a day accompanying them, no matter how busy he was, because Julian wanted to be there when his children were growing up, and he didn't want Emilia to be too tired.
But now, he was leaving Emilia alone with two children to help her take care of David, which made Maisie feel conscience-stricken.
Emilia, however, smiled, "Don't worry about it. We have two babysitters."
"And besides, I get the chance to feel more like a mother. When Julian's around, the kids always hang around with him."
Though Emilia was kind of complaining, Maisie knew she was trying to make her feel less guilty. And she succeeded, for the ice that froze her heart was beginning to thaw thanks to her tenderness.
They went home safely. After taking a shower and spending time with her son, Maisie hurried to plunge into work.
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