The next morning.

Hope Newton had just returned from the Eros family’s estate after treating Brenton.

She changed out of her white coat, ready to find Professor Andrade. Even though the holidays were close, she was determined to stay focused and keep learning.

But the moment Professor Andrade saw her, he pressed her down into a chair.

“You’re staying in my office today. Don’t follow me around.”

Hope blinked. “Why?”

He sighed with obvious irritation.

“The Newtons are at the hospital these days. If they run into you, they’ll just cause trouble again.”

Hope frowned. “The Newtons are hospitalized?”

Professor Andrade raised a brow. “You didn’t know? Weren’t you the...