Chapter 266

As soon as the call connected, Wren's frantic voice came through. "Where are you right now? Your dad went to the Sumners on your behalf and got into trouble. He ended up in the emergency room after drinking excessively to make amends!"

Nyla's mind went blank, and her body froze in place. It took her several seconds to react. "I'll be there right away!"

Her voice trembled as she spoke.

Valarie, who had just woken up, noticed Nyla's distress and quickly got up. "Nyla, what's wrong?"

Nyla looked up, her eyes red and tears streaming down her face. "My dad is in trouble. I can't drive..."

Valarie's expression turned serious. She grabbed Nyla's hand and said firmly, "We can't drive after drinking so much last night. We'll take a cab."

She led Nyla out of the bar and hailed a cab to the hospital.

When they arrived at the emergency room, the surgery had just ended.

Dr. Leslie Knapp, looking exhausted and irritated, addressed Nyla and Wren with frustration. "I've warned you repeatedly t