Claire glanced at her father, relieved that she had never harbored any expectations from him.
The doctor frowned. He'd never come across a father like this—one so eager to get his daughter discharged without a care for her health.
Given Andrew's appearance, he didn't seem like someone who couldn't afford insurance or medical bills.
But, true to his patient-first philosophy, the doctor patiently explained, "We'd like to keep her under observation for a bit longer. Drowning isn't a minor incident and could lead to further complications."
Andrew's face hardened. "She's being discharged today!"
"Not now! Her blood oxygen is dangerously low, and she's got a nasty lung infection. If we don't treat it now, there could be serious consequences. Besides, we respect the patient's wishes," the do
