Chapter 171
Vivian Sinclair finished speaking with a tone full of sarcasm and didn’t spare them another glance, quickly entering the hospital building with Right and Left guarding her.
Zoe Monroe was pale, fuming and flailing behind her.
“What did she say p>
“Who does she think she is to talk about me like that? To insult Austin like that p>
“Who does Vivian Sinclair think she is p>
Yet, as Right, who hadn’t gone far, turned back with a sharp look, Zoe immediately fell silent.
But she quickly realized: How curious! What was she afraid of?
Those two bodyguards were just like dogs!
Just because they were tall, strong, and fierce-looking, did she actually feel intimidated?
After all, she was carrying the Grant Family’s child now, was she supposed to fear Vivian Sinclair?
No matter what, she, Zoe Monroe, was personally carrying this child!
What was Vivian Sinclair compared to that?
Just a tool to replace her in pregnancy!
Why should she feel guilty?
Zoe’s face twisted with anger, yet she only dared to curse under her breath after Vivian and the two men had disappeared from view: “Bitch! What are you so smug about p>
“How long has it been since the divorce? Already walking around with two hunks, what could you even be p>
The crude words made even Austin Grant, standing to the side, frown.
Austin felt disgusted, in contrast to the well-educated Vivian Sinclair, who always carried herself with grace, Zoe Monroe seemed unbearably vulgar.
Look at her?
Always calm and composed, never panicking.
Able to handle any situation with cool self-control, making people admire her.
And she’d never stoop to Zoe’s level of vulgarity.
Always throwing around the word “bitch p>
Vivian could insult someone in a much more refined way.
If Zoe weren’t useful to him, he’d find being near her utterly repulsive.
What was Austin Grant even thinking?
Turning down a divine wife for something like this.
Rolling his eyes internally, Austin stepped forward: “Let’s go p>
“Don’t forget why we’re here p>
“And now is a good time for you to make a good impression, shouldn’t you be keeping a watch outside the operating room p>
“If Vivian isn’t here to visit my brother, we should at least find out why she’s at the hospital p>
“And don’t you want to get rid of the child she’s carrying p>
“If you don’t look for opportunities yourself, you think they will come to you p>
Deliberately bringing up the subject, Austin observed the malice flash in Zoe’s eyes and curled his lips in satisfaction.
Indeed, foolish women are easy to manipulate.
Just like Gia Grant, who now is completely his tool, wouldn’t hesitate to do anything he orders.
Though Mrs. Archer is proving quite a headache.
Letting her go is not an option.
He initially intended for her to die from fear, but the old woman clings to life stubbornly.
Austin’s patience was wearing thin.
It seemed he needed to try something more drastic with Mrs. Archer.
When Vivian reached the operating room’s entrance, Summer Dunn had already been waiting for quite a while.
Besides that, she saw Caleb Crawford and Fiona Rhodes there too?
Vivian walked over, prompting Summer to stand up immediately: “Vivian p>
Vivian gave her a look and Summer nodded subtly.
Then tears began to flow: “When I got the call, I was so weak in the knees p>
“Vivian, you think Dad is going to be okay, right p>
Vivian reassured her: “Teacher will be fine p>
Caleb Crawford raised his hand in greeting: “Vivian, you’re here too p>
Fiona turned her head aside, clearly intending to ignore Vivian.
She was always proud, so let her be.
After their last falling out, Vivian didn’t intend to grovel to her for any truth.
For Vivian, even if there was some hidden past, it no longer mattered.
Vivian: “Professor Crawford, what brings you here p>
Caleb: “The hospital notified us. I often come to check on Teacher Tris, as you know. So I left my contact details at the reception to stay informed about your teacher’s condition p>
“So your coach Fiona can be at ease at home p>
“After all… if it weren’t for your teacher’s argument with Tris back then, well, maybe that accident wouldn’t have happened p>
Fiona argued, “What are you talking about? I’m not her teacher p>
“How could I dare consider myself her teacher p>
“Look at her entourage now, always with bodyguards, I’m just a painter, where would I fit in p>
Vivian smiled faintly: “Yes, Professor Crawford, Master Fiona and I have severed ties, not even pretending to be student and teacher anymore p>
Saying that, she ushered Summer to sit with her.
Right and Left stood behind, their sharp, guarded gazes fixed on Caleb and Fiona, showing no sign of respect.
Fiona said she didn’t care.
But when Vivian voiced her indifference, Fiona clenched her fists, unable to hide her anger.
Yet mindful of the setting, she didn’t act on it.
Vivian feigned phone usage.
She was actually texting Summer: “Don’t worry, the arrangements here are in place p>
Summer replied: “Don’t worry, your previous words stuck, I didn’t mention Dad showing signs of waking, only that his condition suddenly deteriorated p>
“Vivian, do you suspect Uncle Crawford p>
“I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t mentioned it before, but something feels off today p>
“I truly didn’t know he left his contact information at the hospital, and it looks like he bribed the nurses. Otherwise, the hospital shouldn’t have tipped him off without my consent as a family member p>
“They arrived only two minutes after me. I can’t imagine what would have happened if they had gotten here first—everything would have been exposed p>
“Thankfully, you were there, Vivian. If you hadn’t alerted them too, I might not have been able to keep this covered p>
Vivian Sinclair: “Don’t panic. I’m just suspicious that he might be up to something p>
“As for the real truth, we’ll find out when we test it this time p>
Fortunately, Austin Grant’s surgery is not on this floor.
Otherwise, it would be even more distressing for Vivian Sinclair to encounter Zoe Monroe.
The two couldn’t openly fiddle with their phones for too long, so Summer Dunn deliberately went over to chat with Fiona Rhodes and Caleb Crawford.
Luckily, the surgery didn’t last too long.
Dean Caldwell personally followed as the hospital bed emerged.
He shook his head and sighed deeply, “Sorry, we’ve done our best p>
“Although Professor Dunn’s life was saved, his brain is already dead p>
“From another perspective, Old Mr. Dunn no longer has any reason to live, nor will he have a chance to wake up again p>
“You… If you’re willing to let go, we can remove the ventilator at any time p>
“Please make a rational choice p>
After speaking, Dean Caldwell looked at Summer Dunn.
And Summer Dunn’s body swayed, nearly fainting from the shock.
Vivian Sinclair quickly supported her, “Summer! Summer p>
Summer Dunn’s eyes were red as she grabbed Dean Caldwell, “Is there really no hope? How could my dad suddenly become unconscious p>
“Wasn’t the last surgery very successful p>
“I’ve been waiting for him to wake up these days, so why did he suddenly deteriorate p>
“This isn’t real, this isn’t p>
Fiona Rhodes’ eyes also reddened, her shoulders slumping downward.
Caleb Crawford held her shoulder, looking at Dean Caldwell with a pained expression, “Yes, what actually happened here p>
“Wasn’t Tris showing signs of improvement? Why did it suddenly worsen so drastically p>
Dean Caldwell: “Currently, based on the patient’s physical values, it appears the brain was infected p>
“Therefore, the onset was swift and severe, and by the time it was discovered, there was no point in emergency rescue p>
“If you want to know more in-depth reasons, you may need to… wait for an autopsy to understand the clues more clearly and thoroughly p>
Upon hearing the word autopsy, Summer Dunn couldn’t accept it, breaking down in tears, “No p>
“I can’t accept it p>
“I can’t believe Dad just left me like this. I don’t believe it p>
Summer Dunn fainted directly from crying.
Vivian Sinclair didn’t dare to hold her too tightly, only shouting, “Left p>
Left and Right came forward to support Summer Dunn.
Caleb Crawford also angrily pointed at Dean Caldwell, saying, “Is your hospital willing to stand by your words p>
“He’s still okay, yet you’re talking about an autopsy p>
“This is absurd p>
Dean Caldwell coldly replied, “We haven’t declared Old Mr. Dunn dead yet p>
“I also mentioned earlier, subsequent decisions will be left to the family p>
“Whether to remove the ventilator or maintain life, please make a decision promptly p>
After speaking, Dean Caldwell withdrew with his staff.
Afterward, Vivian Sinclair received a message, sent by Dean Caldwell, full of excitement even in the text: “Miss Sinclair, how did my performance go just now? Was it sufficiently ruthless? Cold enough? Effective enough p>
“Are you satisfied p>
“Remember to say a few good words for me to President Thorne. Urge him to visit us old folks at the hospital more often! Everyone misses him p>
A big ’bounce’ emoji followed.
Vivian Sinclair: p>
Dean, you’re too exuberant, it’s a bit destructive to your image.
Vivian Sinclair put away her phone, turning to Summer Dunn, “Summer, Summer p>
Summer Dunn gradually woke up.
Caleb Crawford and Fiona Rhodes quickly came over, and Fiona sighed, “Summer, have you decided what to do p>
“I know this matter is a huge blow to you p>
“But dear, no one wants things to turn out this way. From a medical standpoint, your dad’s remaining life is meaningless p>
Summer Dunn’s eyes were red, awkwardly supporting herself, yet still biting her lip as she cried, “No p>
“As long as I don’t give up, Dad is still considered alive, can still be with me p>
“I cannot lose Dad again p>
“I won’t do it p>
She sniffed while crying and said, “Auntie Rhodes, Uncle Crawford, thank you for your concern all along p>
“I plan to send Dad to a nursing home p>
“No matter how much it costs, even if Dad remains a vegetative state that will never awaken… I’ll continue to take care of him p>
Caleb Crawford sighed deeply.
“If there’s anything you need help with, call us anytime p>
“Dear, you’re very strong. If your dad knew, he’d be proud of you p>
After speaking, Caleb Crawford and Fiona Rhodes left.
Vivian Sinclair stood by, waiting for their figures to disappear before handing a tissue to Summer Dunn.
“You can put it away p>
“You performed well, but next time don’t be so dramatic, you scared me into thinking you really fainted p>