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The encounter with Derek at the hospital was barely a ripple in Serena's day.
After explaining the details of the minimally invasive technique and the entire treatment plan for the patient to Mr. Flint,
she drove back to the Lancaster estate.
As soon as she stepped into the main hall,
she saw Catherine and Edward emerging in their sleepwear. Their expressions visibly relaxed when they saw her. "Serena, why so late?"
"I ran into an emergency patient at the hospital, which held me up," Serena said as she walked over. "Didn't I tell you to get some rest and not wait up for me?"
"It's alright, we just woke up anyway," Catherine said, taking Serena's hand with a gentle smile.
In truth, there were many things they could guess.
For instance, when their precious daughter had suddenly left home to live elsewhere for a while.
And then there was Hazel, who had come from the countryside looking for her.
Catherine could piece most of it together...
Her daughter must have left home because she was involved in something dangerous.
She was afraid of worrying them, of implicating them.
And Hazel...
She seemed well-behaved, but her actions were bold and free-spirited, and it was clear she had excellent combat skills.
And Hazel was a dear friend who had grown up with her daughter.
Catherine couldn't imagine what kind of childhood her precious daughter must have endured to become so exceptional.
There was a saying: with great power comes great responsibility.
Her daughter's abilities...
...meant her life was destined to be far from ordinary and peaceful.
How could she not worry?

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