Dr. Lang paused mid-step.
He turned back, a trace of mockery even on his face.
“You probably don’t know this, but Bayou Pointe General Hospital is controlled by the Lang family.”
His tone was calm, yet every word cut like a blade.
“I practice medicine because I like it.”
“If I wanted to—”
“The director’s position wouldn’t be yours to sit in.”
At that moment, I saw it clearly the last shred of hope in Morgana’s eyes shattered completely.
After speaking, Dr. Lang looked at me. Our gazes met briefly.
Then he turned and left, without looking back.
The living room fell into dead silence.
The air was so heavy it was hard to breathe.
Just then, Evangeline suddenly moved.
As if triggered by something, she lunged toward the door.
She was fast, but someone was faster.
The next second,
