Chapter 454

Quentin rose to his feet and left.

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When Noelle stepped out of the examination room, she noticed a familiar figure. The man was clad in a hospital gown, clutching his stomach, and had just left the nurse's station. He looked like he was in a lot of pain.

"Mr. Callahan?" Noelle was surprised to see Elijah.

Elijah looked over and smiled warmly. "It's you, Elle!"

Noelle walked up to him. "What brings you here, Mr. Callahan? Are you okay?"

He chuckled bitterly and said, "I have early-stage stomach cancer. My surgery is in a couple of days." He covered his nose with his fist and coughed a few times. "I also have a cold, so don't get too close to me." With that, he turned to leave.

"Mr. Callahan, did you ever have feelings for my mom?" she asked all of a sudden.

Elijah's thin frame stiffened.

Noelle continued, "If you did, why didn't you bring her with you? You were supposed to be childhood sweethearts who were in love with each other, no? So, how could you stand idly by and let