Chapter 297

"We don't need him visiting, and we didn't ask for him."

Fred's expression was icy, and he was bent on chasing Frank away.

Winter was left standing there awkwardly, though Frank did not press the issue, seeing that Fred was determined.

"It's fine. I'll go," Frank said and turned to leave.

Winter hurried after him. "I'm so sorry about that, Mr. Lawrence. I think Fred's on edge about Mom, so he was a little harsh. Please forgive him."

Frank smiled and patted her head. "Don't worry. I'm not that petty—run along. Just call me right away if anything happens."

Winter studied Frank and decided from his kindly smile that he really was not angry.

She nodded and returned to her mother's ward.

Frank continued to leave and had just reached the entrance when Janet's car arrived to a screeching halt outside.

Janet herself soon alighted with a large bag of supplements.

"What are you doing here, Ms. Zimmer?" Frank asked in surprise.

"You said your relative was sick, didn't you?" Janet qui