Chapter 116 Get Out of Gracewell

Lila froze outside the office door. Compensation? A heavy wave of guilt and helplessness clenched around her heart. She had dragged Gracewell Hospital into this mess. Worse, she had even dragged Rhett into it. But beneath all the guilt, warmth surged in her chest. Rhett knew that Owen's family hadn't signed the consent form. He also knew that the accompanying risks were enormous, yet he still chose to stand by her. It was because he knew she only wanted to save Vernon. That silent act of protection hit her harder than any word ever could. She couldn't keep hiding behind Rhett like this. Taking a deep breath, Lila pushed the door open. "Compensation won't work," she declared with a steady voice. Rhett spun around at her voice. The moment his eyes landed on her, his expression darkened. His gaze shifted to Spencer, sharp with accusation. A cold sweat broke out on Spencer's back. He quickly shook his head, eyes wide with innocence. He hadn't said a word. Lila was the one who