I didn’t join Alex for lunch since I already had an appointment with Nora.

She mentioned that Meredith, her senior, had come to their hospital as a visiting professor, and she had already spoken to him about Alice’s condition. She wanted me to meet him to discuss the details.

"I’ll bring Ashton with me," I said. After all, this involved his sister. It was better for him to be there and hear everything firsthand. Plus, he should be the one to make the final decisions ...