Chapter 224  Jayrodale General Hospital.  Andrew had just stepped into his office when Francesca walked in, her expression a mix of curiosity and mischief. She teased, “Dr. Lloyd, your old flame’s family is staying at our hospital.”  Andrew raised an eyebrow. “What happened? Did someone get hurt?”  Francesca pouted. “Oh, so you’re still hung up on her? Seems like you care about her a lot, don’t you?”  Andrew sighed. “It’s not like that. I’m just surprised, that’s all.”  With a light scoff, Francesca explained, “Christina’s fine. But Mrs. Stevens, that feisty old hag, and Leroy were nearly beaten to death. Christina looks completely out of it–pale and helpless. Since you two have a history, maybe you should check on her.”  Andrew chuckled. “You didn’t sound like you wanted me to see her earlier.”  Francesca puffed out her chest and replied with a haughty tone, “I don’t want you to get tangled up with her again. But you’re the hospital’s deputy chief, and visiting patients is part of your job.”  Andrew nodded and headed toward the intensive care unit where Christina’s family was staying.  When he pushed the door open, the sight before him was almost comical. Irene and Leroy were both wrapped in thick bandages around their heads, making it seem as if their heads were bigger than their bodies.  Irene’s situation was the worst; she groaned loudly, “Oh, the pain is killing me! Am I dying? Harvey’s a monster, and so is his family! I swear I’ll never let this go!”  A nurse nearby frowned. “Ma’am, you need to stay calm in your condition. And please, this is a hospital–watch your language.”  Irene could not move her head, but her eyes shot daggers at the nurse, “You little brat! Who do you think you are to lecture me?”  She continued, “Do you even know who I am? I’m the mother of the CEO of Stevens Corporation! Christina can have you fired with just one word–do you believe me?”  Sitting by the bedside, Christina looked like she was about to scold Irene. She was exhausted, mentally and emotionally drained. She could not believe her mother still had the energy to act so unreasonable at a time like this.  Just then, Andrew walked in and spoke in a cold voice. “Ma’am, if you’re unsatisfied with the hospital’s care, you’re welcome to transfer elsewhere immediately.  Chapter 224  Irene was startled, clearly not expecting such a blunt response. Her injuries had finally improved slightly, and she did not want to go through all the hassle and worsen her condition.  However, when she realized it was Andrew, she quickly changed her tone and snapped, “Oh, it’s you, Andrew! What now? You think you’re some big shot now, huh? How dare you talk to me like this!!  Andrew stared at her with a calm, indifferent expression. “You seem to have forgotten that I’m the deputy chief of this hospital. If you insult our staff again, I’ll have you kicked out.”  Irene’s face stiffened. She clenched her teeth and grumbled, “Fine! I see how it is. You’re just an ungrateful leech! After everything the Stevens family did for you, this is how you repay us? Christina loved you with all her heart, and you threw it away like trash!”  She turned her body dramatically toward Christina, wailing like she had suffered some grave injustice:  Andrew ignored her antics completely. Instead, he turned to the nurse with a polite smile.” Nyla, you can go back to your duties. I’ll handle things here for now.”  Nyla blushed slightly and smiled back. “Thank you, Dr. Lloyd. I’ll leave it to you.”  As she walked away, she hesitated for a moment, then glanced back shyly. Biting her lip, she said softly, “Dr. Lloyd, are you free after work? My grandpa’s been wanting to invite you over for dinner again.”