Chapter 22

Mona was on the verge of a near-breakdown. She released Ted almost instantly and jumped to her feet to shower and change clothes. Her abrupt movement caused the nurse's needle to slip and puncture a vein. Then, there was a sharp pain and continuous bleeding. Ted was thrown to the ground and began wailing even louder. "What's the parent doing? Send the child to the ward and wait for the doctor's instructions." The nurse grabbed Mona who was about to leave and snapped, "And clean this up while you're at it!" She pointed to the urine on the floor. Her patience was wearing thin. Mona's temper flared. She was about to brush the nurse off and storm out when Mick's assistant, Royce Logan, spoke up. "Ms. Poole, take Mr. Wilcher to the ward and leave the cleanup to me." Royce's words brought her back to her senses. Royce was still here, and her behavior would certainly be reported. The more aggrieved she seemed, the more heartbroken Mick would feel toward her. "Thank you. I really apprec