Carsonâs words made Rachel feel a little better.
Carson, however, quickly added, "Butâ¦"
Again, Rachelâs heart went down in het chest.
"But what â
"The small boy has an arm injury"
Carson tapped the tip of his nose with a small twist of his index finger.
"His forearm is fractured, but there is no cause for alarm.After a few months, heâll be back to normal.It wasnât a major issue, according to the doctor."
Rachel pursed her lips and regarded Carson, whose face had grown scarlet after being struck.
It dawned on her that sheâd been acting a little too rashly just now.
"Carson.Iâm very sorry about that smack," she said .
Carson was taken aback for a second He gazed into her eyes while touching his face.He gasped in anguish Rachel hit him a lot harder than he expected It was not like he didnât earn it.It was he who brought Joey out, giving Nortonâs men the opportunity they had.
"Itâs not a big deal.I'll go back and put some ice on it."
Carson said dismissively Rachel kept her mouth shut as she narrowed het gaze Roger was anxious about her injured ankle.He said softly, "Rachel, you may rest easy now that foe is doing well.Iâll ask my sister to bring a set of her clothing so that you may get changes and get treatment for your ankle injury."
Carson sucked the blood from the corner of his lips, took a glance at Roger, and placed his coat over Rachelâs shoulders after hearing Rogerâs comments, "Mr.Jimenez couldnât be wrong.Youâd best get changed beforehand.Even yet, the rain hasnât stopped.If I recall properly, the office of Dr.Jimenez is quite far from here, isnât it? Iâm not sure we should disturb her.Iâll have someone bring you a patientâs gown so that you can change into it.Since Joe has just received the anesthesia, itâs unlikely that heâll awaken very soon."
Roger was going to put his coat on Rachel when Carson took the initiative.He slipped his coat over his arm and turned to face Carson, their eyes meeting in mid-air.
Carson arched his brows at him before returning his gaze to Rachel.He had to be wary of Roger for Victorâs sake.
Carson breathed a sigh of relief.
Having such a good buddy like him was a real blessing for Victor.
Rachelâs mind was occupied with Joey at this point, so she was oblivious to Roger and Carsonâs scuffle.She just responded with a nod.
Soon, the nurse brought Rachel a dry hospital gown and led Rachel to the changing room.
Carson was relieved to see Rachel enter the dressing room and remarked to Roger and Andy, "You are now free to see Joe.The fifth floor is where heâs being admitted."
Leaning against the wall, he unfastened his collar.
It was a gray and dreary day, with a brisk wind outside.
A half open window didnât alleviate his suffocation.
The operation roomâs locked door was opened again a short distance away.
A flurry of medical personnel rushed in and closed the door behind them.
Andy nodded in agreement after hearing Carsonâs words.
While Roger waited for Rachel to change, he went to Joeyâs ward to see how he was doing.
Roger could see the physicians and nurses entering and exiting the surgery room.
"Howâs Mr.Sullivan doing?"Roger inquired.
Carson didnât respond right away when he heard this.
After a while, he finally answered, "I wouldnât know for sure."
He wasnât sure at all.
When the explosion occurred, he was on the ground floor.
Since he didnât know whether there were any additional explosives in the area, another explosion could happen at any moment.
Because of this, he was left with little choice except to remain quiet and wait for the police.
After he delivered the command, his men discovered Joey and Victor unconscious in the open area under a window.
They leaped out of the window just in time to avoid being hit by the blast, but they were both badly injured and knocked out Victor had a more severe injury.
His arms wrapped around Joey to keep him safe.
Victor was drenched in blood when Carson arrived.
Apparently, he wasnât totally spared by the blast.
Furthermore, he struck his head on a stone as he tumbled to the ground.He was on the verge of death when he was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Rachel heard Carson reply "I donât know" after she had changed her clothing and treated the wound on her ankle.
Roger saw her almost right away.
"Rachel, howâs that wound now?" he said after he turned around.
"Iâd say better."
Rachel nodded and glanced down at the coat she was holding.
Carson went over just as she was going to return it to him.
"Wear it.I asked my people to purchase some warm soup and send it to Joeyâs ward.You should get some as well."
"Thank you," Rachel responded after a little pause.
"It doesnât matter.Joe was harmed because of my carelessness, after all," said Carson.
Despite her desire to ask about Victor as she stared at the closed door of the operation room, Rachel remained silent.
Instead, she said, "Iâll see Joe first."
Roger was concerned about her ankle.
"Rachel, you just attended to your wound.Shall I carry you there?"
The operating room door was opened as soon as Rachel said no, and a doctor rushed out in a hurry.
"Is Victor Sullivanâs family here?" Rachel came to a halt.
When she heard Victorâs name, she shook and her heart appeared to stop for a second.
She didnât even recognize it VP "Heâs my family."
Carson approached.
"Heâs in critical condition after suffering a bleed in his chest.Weâre doing our best, but you should be ready for any eventuality."
As he spoke, the doctor flipped open the folder.
"This is the critical illness notification.You may sign your name in the space provided."A serious illness alert.Rachelâs eyes widened as she turned around.Carson was taken aback as well.
He forced a smile and asked, "Are you kidding me? Is this a joke?".
"Nobody will make light of such a serious matter.Time is not in our favor, sir.Are you a member of his family? Sign here quickly, please," the doctor advised.
"Iâm not related to him,"
At that point, Carson abruptly laid down the pen.
The doctorâs expression was stern.
"You arenât? Then, is there a member of his family here?"
A few feet away, Carson caught a glimpse of Rachel.
In silence, Rachel kept her lips pursed.Rogerâs eyes darkened upon seeing this.
He looked Carson in the eye and stated, "Rachel and Mr.Sullivan are no longer married.Sheâ¦"
Joe is Victorâs sole remaining family member.
Carson removed the notice and pen from the doctorâs hand and gave them to Rachel.
"Joe is still a minor, and you are his guardian.Thus, only you can sign this."