Chapter 64

"From the way they're interacting, it looks like mother and son. Who was it that said her son caused trouble at the hospital before?" one of the nurses asked. "This is what a normal mother-son relationship looks like. What kind of son would speak harshly to his mother?" "That's true. I really envy Dr. Vega. She's young, successful, and already has a child." "She's probably widowed. A true winner in life." … When Nydia and Norman arrived at the ICU, they saw Austin accompanying Eddie. "Good afternoon, Dr. Clayton, Mr. Houle," Nydia greeted them as she walked over. She was about to update them on Homer's condition when she suddenly heard an irregular beeping from the machines in the ward. She paused, listening carefully for two seconds. Her expression shifted, and she immediately entered the ward. Before anyone could react, she yanked out Homer's IV line. The needle was torn out, and blood began dripping, quickly staining the white bedsheet. "What are you doing?" Buck's eyes w