Virginia's expression soured, her silence deepening. "Addison, come over and sit here," Marilyn said. Her frustration was evident, and she needed more conversation with Addison to regain her composure. Marilyn guided Addison back to her original seat just as a heavy silence descended upon her. Suddenly, Matthew, standing outside the window, waved his hand. "Hmm? Is Divine Healer trying to tell us something?" Marilyn was quick to notice, rising from the bench and exclaiming, "Could something be wrong with the surgery?" Lance's heart raced, and he frowned before quickly approaching the window to communicate with Matthew. "Divine Healer, is everything okay?" To his surprise, when Matthew saw him, he immediately waved him off, signaling for him to leave.It was clear that he wasn't interested in talking to Lance. Lance hesitated but took a step back. Matthew's expression appeared slightly more relaxed, and he waved toward Addison, signaling for her to come over. "Her? Addison?" Marilyn squinted, staring through the window, and dramatically pointed at Addison. Matthew nodded. "Addison, Divine Healer is calling you. Go on!" Marilyn, without thinking, instinctively pushed her forward. In her mind, whatever Matthew requested, they had to comply. Matthew was the savior of the Johnstons. However, the Daves were too influential, and they had no way to repay them. Agreeing to Matthew's wishes was one of the few ways to show their gratitude. Addison was gently nudged ahead by Marilyn. Lance, momentarily stunned, looked at Matthew in disbelief, his eyes following the gesture toward Addison. "Addison?" He raised his eyebrows, a mix of surprise and frustration crossing his face. But after a brief pause, he regained his composure. "Divine Healer is calling for you. Go ahead, don't keep him waiting." His gaze held a strange, unspoken meaning. Addison's expression was blank, her mouth slightly open in surprise. Grandpacalledme? Why? Whynow, allof a sudden? She was unsure whether to go or not. After all, Matthew clearly disliked having anyone nearby during the operation. She remembered how Leon had forced his way in before and had been scolded harshly. Seeing what happened to Leon, she didn't dare to make a move. "I think the doctor wants you to put on the surgical attire and join us?" Marilyn turned her attention to Matthew, trying to understand his unspoken instructions.That must be what he meant. She quickly grabbed the surgical attire, handed it to Addison, opened the door to the changing room, and gently pushed her inside, all in one smooth motion. ... Once in surgical attire, Addison tiptoed into the operating room. "Grandpa, did you need me?" "Yes, we're at a critical point in the procedure. I wanted you here to learn." Matthew, mask on, spoke in a calm tone. But inside the operating room, he noticed Lance's eyes never leaving Addison, and it irritated him deeply. He couldn't take it any longer and decided to call her in. Lance's intense gaze felt like he wanted to consume her.