Chapter 119 We Are Allies

Lila didn't waste a moment. She drove straight to the nursing home where Owen had previously been staying. Thanks to Wren's prior arrangements, the director was already waiting. He handed her a document folder. Inside were Owen's handwritten consent form for the trial and a letter he had written to his son, Jason. After retrieving the documents, Lila immediately returned to the hospital. When she pushed the ward door open, she froze. Owen was awake, and he looked much better than before. When he saw Lila, guilt flickered in his eyes. "Dr. Anderson," he started with a hoarse voice. "I'm sorry. My son caused all this trouble for you." He already knew about the public outrage aimed at Lila. Lila closed the door gently and stepped to his bedside. "There's no need to apologize," she gently said, shaking her head. Her gaze on Owen was gentler than it had ever been. "Now, we're allies. We're going to win this fight together. Your only job is to survive." Owen's whole body trembled