The moment of retribution had finally arrived.
Irene closed her eyes with unwavering resolve.
In that instant, Vanessa was trembling like a leaf.
Ethan, Vincent, and Brian's eyes were filled with fear; they didn’t want to confront the truth, only escape.
Seeing their distress, Claire felt a surge of satisfaction, a sense of justice finally served, and a smile slowly spread across her lips.
However, just as Irene was about to open her eyes, a woman's angry voice suddenly pierced the tension.
"What are all of you doing in this room? Don't you know the patient needs rest?"
A woman in a white coat led the way into the room, followed closely by Nathan and Adah.
Vanessa's eyes lit up at the sight of the woman, as if she had seen a savior. She almost rushed to her to pour out her grievances but held herself back.
When the woman looked at Vanessa, her gaze was tender, but she quickly masked it with sternness as she turned to Claire and the others. "Are you going to let the patient rest or not?"
The doctor Brian had called hurried to the woman's side and asked, "Dean, what brings you here?"
"If I hadn't come, this room would have been turned upside down by these unnecessary people. Out, out, don't disturb the patient's rest."
Her hands were in her pockets, and her tone was firm.
Claire stood her ground, her eyes fixed on Ethan, Vincent, and Brian. She was surprised to see all three of them breathe a sigh of relief.
Ethan was the first to react, nodding quickly. "The dean is right. We should have considered this better. Let's go, let's go."
He started to pull Vanessa towards the door.
Claire barked, "No one leaves until the real culprit is revealed."
Ethan halted, turning back to Claire with impatience. "Claire, will you ever stop? Can’t this wait until we're home? Must you cause a scene here at the hospital?"
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