The young nurse, sweet and concerned, overheard the exchange. Her face went pale, and she tugged at Daniel's sleeve. "Dr. Charlton, we shouldn't say things like that. Let's just drop it, okay?"

"I'll handle this," she said, trying to smooth things over.

However, Daniel just huffed, flung his sleeve back, and ignored her. He glared at Andrew with pure disdain. "I've seen plenty of lowlifes like you. You think because you're poor and sick, you can cause a scene at the hospital and get sympathy.

"Well, think again. This isn't the place for your kind to throw a tantrum. Scram, or I'll have security toss you out on your ear!"

Andrew's expression chilled. "I've been trying to talk sense into you, but you're not having any of it. So now you're stooping to personal attacks and threats, huh?"

Daniel let out a mocking laugh. "Oh, what's wrong? Can't handle it?

"Let's cut to the chase—I want you gone, and what are you gonna do about it? I'm the top doctor at Blumedale Hospital, and just