---- Chapter 237 "You'll have to stand during the surgery, and you can't stay on your feet for long. Are you sure this is the right time to go through with it?" Gregory looked at Wendy concernedly in his office. She nodded. "Don't worry, Dr. Hendrix. I've thought it through. There will be a sterilized support frame holding me up during the procedure, and I've been able to stand for an hour without any support lately." She had been practicing consistently , preparing thoroughly for the surgery.

The worry on Gregory's face eased a little as he nodded. " Alright. Please let us know if you have any special requests during the preparation. At tomorrow's final symposium, we'll do everything we can to accommodate you." "Thank you for your trust, Dr. Hendrix," Wendy replied. "It's not just me or the other doctors in the meeting who trust you. Most importantly , Ms. Hurst trusts you," Gregory said appreciatively.

"You're the only one in the country who can do this surgery, since you trained professionally in Veloria. You have to give it your all." Liam, who was standing nearby, suddenly said, "Dr. Hendrix, saying that might just make her more nervous." Wendy glanced at him and shook her head. "No, it'll only ---- make me perform better." Aspark of admiration flashed in Liam's eyes. "That's the spirit. Don't worry, Dr. Hendrix. I'll be in the operating room with Dr.

Sanders and do everything to assist her." Gregory smiled warmly. "Good." That evening, Wendy came home and limped into the kitchen on her still-healing leg, just like the past few days. Seeing this, Liam took the initiative to put on an apron. "Rest up. Save your energy for the surgery three days from now." As he began pulling out ingredients to start cooking, Wendy teased, "I thought I was supposed to make you an apology dinner for a whole month?

I've only done two days so far." "You have more important things to focus on," Liam said, turning on the faucet. "This can wait." Watching him move skillfully, she leaned against the counter and smiled. "You really don't intend to let me off easy, do you? He hesitated for just a moment at her words. In that instant , his heart softened completely at her playful complaint. He looked over at her and said, "Alright. I'll go easy on you." His tone held a tenderness Wendy didn't even notice.

Her smile deepened. "I'm always happiest when I'm with you. ---- She wasn't shy about expressing her true feelings. Liam pursed his lips but said nothing. He lowered his head to focus on cooking. He busied himself in the kitchen while Wendy, leaning on her cane, couldn't help but steal a few glances. For some reason, there was something about Liam that effortlessly drew her attention.

She had been staring without realizing it, and by the time she snapped out of it, she felt a sudden tightness in her chest. What she didn't realize was that the strange flutter she felt carried a subtle, inconspicuous flutter. 'The next morning, the symposium kicked off as scheduled. Thanks to the treatment plan developed by Wendy and Liam, Margaret's condition had improved significantly. This surgery could be a crucial step in removing her lesion, so no one at the meeting took it lightly.

Even Julian, who usually clashed with Wendy and Liam, stayed quiet and didn't challenge the plan. "If this surgery is successful, Ms. Hurst's discharge will be just around the corner," Wendy said firmly after detailing the procedure. Nathaniel couldn't help but comment, "It's far more effective for local doctors to treat our people." ---- Gregory chuckled. "Exactly. If Ms. Hurst had come back to the country sooner, maybe this wouldn't have dragged on so long.