"I''m not going to the guest room," Gabrie said, trying to keep things simple. "There''s nothing pressing for me right now. I''ll just check into the hotel. Ms. Graham has already set it up. If anythinges up, just give me a call." "Alright, I''ll have someone take you to the hotel," Dahlia said, signaling for two attendants to escort Gabrie. "Get some rest tonight. Tomorrow afternoon, if you can, could youe to my hospital to see another patient?" "The one still in aa? Sure," Gabrie replied bluntly. "Mr. Clemens called me about it before. I didn''t think he''d get worse."
"None of us did," Dahlia sighed. "And please, keep Mr. Clemens'' condition confidential. If word gets out, it could be bad." "Don''t worry, I get it," Gabrie said seriously. "If it leaks, not only is my career over, but my safety''s at risk too!"
"Not even Ms. Graham can know," Andrew emphasized. "You can''t tell anyone."
"Got it, I understand," Gabrie nodded. "I won''t cause myself any trouble."
Dahlia cleared her throat. "I''ll see you out."
"Okay," Gabrie nodded and quickly headed downstairs, eager to leave.
"To keep you safe in Newark, I''ll assign two people to protect you until you leave," Andrew said, arranging for two bodyguards to follow her.
"Alright, I''ll follow your arrangements," Gabrie replied. She knew the real reason was to keep an eye on her, but she didn''t mind.
"Thank you, you''ve worked hard," Andrew said, giving her a salute before heading upstairs.
Dahlia saw Gabrie into the car, told the attendants to take good care of her, and then went back inside.
As she walked up the spiral staircase, a voice called from upstairs. "Dr. Rey!"
Dahlia looked up, surprised. "Ms. Graham, you''re still awake?"
"I''ve been waiting for news about Mr. Clemens," Olivia said, stepping out of her room. "How is he? Has he woken up?"
"Not yet," Dahlia walked over and whispered, "He probably won''t wake up until morning. After Dr. Perez''s treatment, his condition is stable now, so you don''t need to worry too much." "That''s good," Olivia sighed in relief. "Can I go in and see him?"
"Sorry, Gabrie said not to disturb him before she left," Dahlia refused. "You should get some rest. We''ll let you know when he wakes up."
"Alright," Olivia sighed, a bit disappointed, ncing at Micah''s room. Four attendants stood outside, looking serious.
"Andrew is with Mr. Clemens," Dahlia reassured her. "I just saw Dr. Perez off and was about to go in and keep watch. Don''t worry, he''ll be fine."
"Okay," Olivia nodded. "I''ll go rest now. Let me know when he wakes up."
"Got it," Dahlia nodded. She watched Olivia leave and then went to Micah''s room.
Andrew had dismissed everyone and stood alone by the bed.
Dahlia whispered, "I''ll watch him. You should get some sleep."
Andrew shook his head, his eyes red from stress and sleepless nights. "I can''t sleep," he croaked. "Gabrie said this minor surgery will only stabilize him for a month. We have to find Virgil within that time, or else..." Dahlia nodded, her expression serious but calm. "I understand, Andrew. But right now, we have no choice but to rely on Ms. James. She''s the only one who can find Virgil."