Chapter 544: Chapter 544

Chapter 544:

He attempted to offer some reassurance, his voice softening slightly.

“Don’t worry. The staff are top-notch professionals. The transfer will be safer than keeping him in the ICU!”

“Then…” Harlee opened her mouth to speak, a flicker of question in her eyes.

However, Baldrick cut her off with a wave of his hand.

“What now? No punishment. I’d hate for you to end up seriously injured, especially when the hospital’s equipment is due for an upgrade!” His tone mixed irritation with a begrudging sense of responsibility.

Harlee erupted into peals of laughter, boldly interlacing her arm with Baldrick’s as she quipped playfully, “To an outsider, it would seem we’re sworn enemies. Is this peculiar way your method of showing concern?” Her voice, usually serene, unexpectedly took on an adorable inflection.

“Harlee, something’s different about you,” Baldrick’s expression softened, his eyes warming with fondness and joy as he beheld her transformation.

Gone was the icy demeanor she once wore like armor. In its place, a subtle sweetness had emerged. It appeared her return to the Sanderson family had indeed softened her edges.

Baldrick’s heart swelled with happiness at Harlee’s change, though his own nature shied away from overt displays of emotion. Quickly, he steered the conversation away from personal reflections, adopting his habitual stoic tone.

For hours, they delved into discussions about updates to hospital equipment and strategies to counter the biochemical threat posed by Uwhor.

As the conversation drew to a close, Baldrick noticed Harlee’s attention waning, her thoughts clearly preoccupied with Rhys undergoing surgery.

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With a dismissive yet concerned gesture, he suggested she wait by the operating room door. When Tonya finally emerged from the operating room after a grueling seven and a half hours, she leaned heavily on Harlee and declared with a weak but triumphant smile, “I’ve saved your man. You owe me dinner!”

Harlee released a deep sigh and nodded.

“Alright then.” She was reassured by the sturdy car Baldrick had arranged, dismissing any lingering concerns about their next move.

“Let’s go grab some food!” Tonya exclaimed, enthusiasm bubbling in her voice.

Harlee slipped her arm around Tonya’s slender waist, and together they made their way out of the hospital.

As they settled into the car, Harlee’s phone chimed with a message from Ritchie.

“Miss Sanderson, Miss Wallace is stable now.

As for your brother… The doctor wants to keep him under observation for another night.”

A shadow crossed Harlee’s face, her fingers clenching the steering wheel with a flash of dark intent. Tonya, noticing the shift, gently grasped Harlee’s hand, her voice soothing.

“Why don’t we skip the restaurant? Let’s pick up something quick and head over to Bellflower Hospital to see your brother.”

Harlee’s face softened as she turned toward Tonya, a wave of gratitude washing over her features.

“Are you getting sentimental on me? That’s not the Harlee I know,” Tonya teased, a playful grin dancing on her lips.

“And remember, I’m practically family. I’m the Sandersons’ goddaughter after all!”

Their shared laughter filled the car, weaving a moment of lightness between them.

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