He stared at the departing figure by the door, tightly pursing his Lips.

It was a recurring pattern.

Mark always leaving them behind.

Edwin believed in Mark's priorities, work seemed more important than his family, and even Laura took precedence over them.

Mark reached the hospital.

Peter was occupied with finding a doctor for Laura and addressing the dispute between the two children.

Outside the ward, the parents of the troublemaker arrived.

Peter took the reasonable approach.

Despite that, the child had crossed the Line by not only tormenting Laura but also pushing her. The brat's parents approached and adamantly refused to apologize. Instead, they immediately proposed a settlement of one hundred thousand dollars to resolve the situation.

Such an amount would not be sufficient to cover the medical bills.

Moreover, the parents displayed no hint of remorse whatsoever.

Peter's demeanor turned frosty. The brat's imposing mother, loudly retorted, "Is one hundred thousand dollars not enough? How much are you demanding then? I've heard that girl transferred from Czanch, and her background is questionable. What's the harm in my child making a few comments about her?"

Peter's anger surged, and he was tempted to confront the parent physically.

However, Peter's wife restrained him and whispered, "Mr. Evans is here."

Mark had arrived with the doctor introduced by Juliette.

The physician, disinterested in becoming entangled in their dispute, proceeded to enter the ward to examine Laura's injured leg.

Mark's expression darkened as he observed the belligerent woman.

Her initial timidity had waned upon encountering Mark, recognizing him as a person of high status.

Nevertheless, she mustered her resolve.

She remained steadfast in the belief that her loud voice would grant her an advantage.