Chapter 23

Bernard's face broke into a grin as he saw Xanthus emerge from the ward. He rushed over with his arm outstretched. "Thank you, Dr. Gerald! Is Mr. Collins Senior alright now?" "Mr. Collins Senior will make a full recovery with a few days of rest," Xanthus replied. "He'll need to continue this medication after he's discharged." He handed Bernard the prescription Andrew had prepared. Bernard barely glanced at the prescription. "We're incredibly grateful, Dr. Gerald. To show our appreciation, we'd love to have you for dinner tonight. Please say yes." Xanthus promptly declined the invitation, needing to find Andrew downstairs. "I'm simply fulfilling my duty as instructed. There's no need to invite me to dinner." While they spoke, Andrew approached from the corridor's end. Bernard, who was focused on pleasing Xanthus, didn't notice Andrew behind him. He was trying his best to convince Xanthus to accept his invitation. "Dr. Gerald, please just accept my invitation. My father often speak