Heartless Kindness

After going through all the formalities that required signatures and completing all related procedures, I passed the documents to Leon. Nolan had entered the operating room.

Leon did not look pleased when I handed him the documents. “Valerie, what’s the meaning of this?”

“Isn’t it clear?” I looked at him, eyebrows creased. “I’ve done everything I’m required to, so I don’t think I’m needed here any