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Chapter 3

Author: Perfect Timing
Her expression gradually grew more serious. Then she suddenly shouted, "Where's the stretcher? Bring the stretcher over! The patient is in critical condition!"

"I'd like to see who dares move it!"

Kendra gritted her teeth and glared viciously at Lyla, clearly determined not to let anyone save my daughter.

Lilah coughed up another mouthful of blood.

With tears burning my eyes, I pulled open the blood-soaked clothing covering Lilah. The wounds across her body were horrific.

Everyone around us sucked in a breath.

The moment I saw her injuries, I lost all reason.

My eyes red with fury, I roared, "Anyone who tries to stop them from saving my daughter is going to have to get through me!"

Kendra was frightened by the look on my face and instinctively took a step back.

But at that moment, Elina called. "Kendra, Nolan was in a car accident. I'm on my way to the hospital right now. Clear out an operating room for me."

The moment Kendra heard Elina's voice, her expression immediately brightened. "Elina, something's wrong. Carter is here causing a scene with Lilah again. This time he even made up a car accident!"

She told Elina everything that had just happened.

There was silence on the other end for a moment. Then Elina's cold voice came through the phone. "Carter, don't be such an asshole. I warned you again and again not to get jealous over nothing."

I let out a bitter laugh. I wanted nothing more than to reach through the phone and strangle her.

"You're willing to let your own daughter die without lifting a finger. Elina, what kind of doctor are you?"

I had fought so hard to get Lilah a chance at surgery. There was no way I was going to let Elina take it away.

"Carter, you used Lilah to lie to me last time. Don't think you can fool me twice." Elina paused before continuing, "Kendra, make sure the operating room is cleared. I'll be there with Nolan soon."

Kendra acknowledged her, and the call ended. She looked at me provocatively. "You heard her. Elina is coming. Let's see how long you can keep up this act."

I desperately suppressed the emotions surging through me and grabbed Lyla by the sleeve. "Please. I'm begging you. Lilah's life is in your hands."

"Begging her won't help you. Besides Elina, I'm the only one in this hospital who can perform the surgery. What good is begging an intern going to do?" Kendra spread her hands, looking like she was enjoying the show.

So she had known all along. Even if she cleared the operating room, there still wouldn't be a doctor willing to perform the surgery.

My heart sank.

Was I really going to have to watch Lilah die all over again, just like in my previous life?

Just as my heart felt like it was being torn apart, a voice suddenly rang out.

"What's everyone doing gathered here?"

Upon hearing the voice, Kendra's expression shifted, and she visibly tensed up.

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