Sophie Baker glanced sideways at Adam Jones, unsure whether he was worried about Lily Jones or because Elly Campbell was performing the surgery on Lily. After a moment of thought, she said, "Adam, why don’t you and Mr. Moore go grab something to eat? I’ll keep an eye on Lily here. Don’t worry, I’ll notify you guys immediately if anything happens."
Even though she really didn’t want to stay here, as it was boring and tedious, she had to gain the favor of Adam and Christopher Moore, and it seemed that her only way in was through Lily Jones.
That was also the reason why she had to endure Lily’s unfiltered mouth.
Adam Jones frowned slightly with impatience in his tone, "No need."
Sophie Baker wanted to persuade further, but she was stopped by Adam’s cold and unmistakably impatient glance, "You go eat. My sister Lily doesn’t need someone else to watch over her."
Sophie Baker’s face turned pale in an instant; she hadn’t expected her kindness to result in such an embarrassment from Adam.
The "someone else" he referred to was obviously not Mr. Moore but her.
Her fingernails dug deep into her palm, and it took a great deal of effort for her to suppress this humiliation. Managing a weak smile, she said, "I... I’m not hungry either."
Christopher Moore shook his head as he watched Sophie’s thankless struggle.
This woman had never been simple-minded, especially towards him, her brother-in-law. She thought she hid her intentions well, but he could see them clearly, let alone he, her brother-in-law.
"Miss Baker, if you’re hungry, go eat. There’s no need for so many people to stay here."
Though his words were softer than Adam’s, Christopher Moore’s statement made no difference to Sophie.
Essentially, they were telling her she was superfluous here.
Angered, Sophie’s face became even paler as resentment towards Adam and Christopher Moore built up inside her.
In front of Elly Campbell, they would refer to her with respect, addressing her as "sister-in-law," but when it came to her, they were in such a hurry to send her away!
If it weren’t for his wife, who would want to stay in this odd and morbid place where people could die at any moment?
Yes, what was she keeping watch for? Perhaps Elly Campbell could even cause your sick wife to die in there!
Sophie Baker’s face twisted with rage. Despite feeling furious internally, she could only show a facade of sweetness and innocence, "Then... then I won’t disturb you, I will bring some food for you later."
After speaking, she turned and left, her expression once again contorted with anger.
Sophie Baker returned in less than half an hour, which meant the surgery on Lily had already been ongoing for three to four hours.
In her hands, she carried some carefully selected pastries, "Adam, Mr. Moore, I’ve brought some food for you. Please, help yourselves to keep hunger at bay."
Adam Jones did not answer, his attention still firmly fixed on the closed doors of the operating room, oblivious to Sophie’s presence.
Christopher Moore looked at Adam, unable to believe what his wife had told him—that his eldest brother had kicked out his sister-in-law because he was in love with Miss Baker in his heart.
From his perspective, it seemed his brother held his sister-in-law in his heart more.
Good manners prevented Christopher Moore from making Sophie feel worse as he took the food from her hands without eating it.
Just at that moment, two nurses came from outside carrying some meals, heading towards the operating room door. They were about to enter when Sophie stopped them.