---- Chapter 132 After Liam finished speaking, he glanced at the time. "Do you want to grab lunch together?" Wendy paused for a moment, then shook her head. "There's something I need to tell you." He listened patiently. "You mentioned earlier about going abroad with me, but I think I'll need to postpone the trip." She sighed, a hint of regret in her voice. "Ms. Hurst's condition is too complicated. Tcan't just leave right now." Liam didn't look surprised.

As if knowing what she would say, he shook his head slightly. "Don't worry. Back when Professor Griffin talked about recommending you, I had already brought up your situation. "Studying abroad is important . It's a rare opportunity , and this research program is no small deal. You need to be part of it. But I've talked it over with both Professor Griffin and Aunt Margaret. "We all agreed not to delay your studies.

The more you learn, the more likely you'll be able to help treat her." 'This was always the way with Liam. He never stopped believing in her. 'That was why, back when he had heard she was getting married because she was pregnant, he had gotten angry. ---- Because she was giving up everything for a man. If not for the marriage and the baby, she could have been thriving in Ochor by now. Liam frowned slightly when he finished speaking , his tone firm. But there were words he left unsaid.

Wendy's eyes softened as she listened to him. There was a hint of uncertainty flickering in her eyes. All these years, the only people who had ever truly cared about her future and passion were Gregory and Liam. "But I don't want to become someone who leaves things unfinished," she said, pursing her lips. "Since I'm already part of the team, I need to see things through. I want to help Ms. Hurst improve before I leave." Liam stared at her. "I knew you wouldn't walk away once you got involved.

I even tried to talk Aunt Margaret out of taking Professor Griffin's advice at first." Wendy let out a laugh. "Do you know me that well?" "Not really. It's more of a stereotype." The dry joke made both of them laugh. After the laughter faded, Wendy looked at Liam with steady eyes. "Everything happens for a reason. Don't worry. I'll do everything possible to find a treatment for Ms. Hurst." Once things were under control, she could leave with peace of mind.

---- Liam didn't try to convince her otherwise. Instead, he asked again, "So, how about lunch now?" Wendy nodded without hesitation. "My treat." As they headed downstairs, they saw Margaret froma distance, chatting with a child in a hospital gown. "Should we invite her?" Wendy asked. Liam replied, ''She likely wouldn't come. She doesn't like crowds and has a personal chef who's been with her for years.

Her meals are delivered to the hospital on schedule." As he spoke, he pulled out his phone and sent a quick text to Margaret. Wendy nodded. "Makes sense, With her condition, she probably has to avoid a lot of foods." "Let's go." Once he got a reply from Margaret , he led Wendy out of the hospital. At that moment, Margaret happened to look up from where she was standing in the sunlight and caught sight of the two walking away. A knowing, satisfied smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

Outside the hospital, Wendy suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right. I called you this morning because of the car." She gave him a brief version of what had happened the night ---- before. But when she looked up, she was startled by the look on his face.