Chapter 373 No One Can Visit
“You’ll need Dr. Peters’ signature to enter the intensive care unit. If you’re visiting, you still need to look for Dr. Peters first.”
“Really?” Rachel was taken aback. “Yes. Mr. Gunson came to the ward earlier to visit, but he was stopped by the security guard. He’s still making a fuss at this moment.”
Mr. Gunson? Robin?
Rachel immediately walked toward the elevator. As soon as she got out, she heard a noisy sound coming from the ward in the distance.
“I am the president of Burton Group, personally selected by Old Mr. Burton. Why do I still need the attending doctor’s signature just to visit my grandfather? Are you out of your mind?”
“Sir, this is the instruction left by Old Mr. Burton’s family, so we can’t change it without his permission.”
“Who left the instructions? Now that my godfather is not in Riverdale and Old Mr. Burton is sick, the entire Burton Family listens to me.”
“Listen to you? What is your relationship with the Burton Family?”
Just as Rachel was still standing in a daze, she heard Julian’s voice coming from behind her. He had rushed over without her noticing. Julian nodded toward her as a greeting before he walked toward Robin.
“Robin, just because Jason is your godfather doesn’t mean that you are from the Burton Family. It doesn’t matter if Old Mr. Burton recognizes you or not. Our hospital only looks at the opinions of the patient’s family and the patient himself.”
When Robin saw that it was Julian, his face sank. “How are you worthy of telling me what to do? You and your mother leeched off the Burton Family for so many years and plan to do so for the rest of your life, and now you’re acting as Justin’s dog?”
“Watch your words, Robin Gunson.”
“Watch what? Am I not telling the truth? That woman, Sue, took you to live in the Burton Residence for more than 20 years. Who can’t tell that she wants to rise in status? Now that Justin is also useless, you should stay away from him if you know what’s good for you! Then, I’ll consider feeding you!”
Rachel didn’t expect that Robin would be so arrogant to the point where he would just run his mouth. At this point, even if Jason was present now, he wouldn’t be able to control him anymore.
Julian had always had a good temper, but he was not a pushover either. He took out his phone and made a call. “Hello? I’d like to call the police. Someone is causing trouble in the hospital here.”
In an instant, Robin’s expression changed. He stretched out his hand to snatch Julian’s phone away, but Julian stopped him with one hand. As Julian often conducted surgery, he had much more strength in his hands than a pampered young man like Robin. He grabbed Robin’s wrist effortlessly, causing the latter to wail in pain.
“Julian, let go, let go of me! If you don’t, I won’t hold back anymore! Argh!”
Julian threw him away in disgust and said coldly, “The police will be here soon. If you continue to cause trouble here, I’ll send you to the police station.”
Robin was still about to rebuke when the assistant next to him helped him up. “President Gunson, let’s just leave first. We can come back another day.”
Robin held his arm with one hand and gritted his teeth. “Julian, just you wait!” Saying that, he leaned on his assistant and walked away quickly.
Julian looked around. “Everyone, go and continue your work. Don’t gather around here.”
After the crowd scattered, Rachel walked over and asked, “Are you okay?”
Julian replied in a soft voice, “I’m fine. Justin expected Robin to come over a long time ago, and he was afraid that something would happen, so he asked me to keep a close eye on the ICU. If I don’t give my signature, no one can enter.”
Rachel nodded. “How is Old Mr. Burton?”
“He’s still in a coma. Currently, his body is fine and he still has a chance of waking, but if he doesn’t wake up after this month, he would most likely…”
Even if Julian didn’t finish his sentence, Rachel already knew what he meant.
“Does he still need surgery?”
“There isn’t a need for that at the moment. Old Mr. Burton’s age is too old to bear the physical burden of undergoing so many operations.”
Rachel nodded slightly.
Julian asked, “By the way, why did you come to the hospital all of a sudden? The news of Old Mr. Burton’s hospitalization was blocked from the Burtons to prevent any chaos from happening.”
“Gloria told me.”
Understanding her words, Julian nodded. “Let’s talk about it in my office.”
“Okay.”
They had just taken a seat in the office when a nurse knocked on the door. “Dr. Peters, the Burton Family’s housekeeper is outside, saying he wants to see Old Mr. Burton.”
“Just tell him that Old Mr. Burton’s condition is unstable and he can’t see anyone at the moment.”
“Understood.”
After the nurse left, Rachel couldn’t help but ask, “Julian, Dennis has stayed with Old Mr. Burton for a long time. Can’t he visit either?”
“I’m just doing my duties as a doctor. This request was made by Justin as a family member of the patient. No one can see Old Mr. Burton unless he comes back.”
“Does he have to be that harsh? If Old Mr. Burton’s condition worsens, how will he say his last words?”
“A lawyer will be there, and I will also be present as a witness. If it involves the distribution of assets, I will notarize and disclose the contents of the will recording.”
“You’ve really prepared everything.”
At this point, Rachel stopped questioning him.
All things considered, Arthur was regarded as a hero in Riverdale, but in his final days, he couldn’t even have any grandchildren around to send him off. His eldest son died early, his second son was missing, his granddaughter had mental problems and was abroad, and his grandson was away and couldn’t rush back. It was a sad sight to see.
Rachel said, “I wanted to take Charlotte to see Old Mr. Burton at first, since she is his great-granddaughter. But looking at the situation now, I won’t trouble you anymore.”
“It’s fine to bring Charlotte along. I don’t think Justin will stop you.”
Julian handed Rachel a cup of tea. “Well, Old Mr. Burton has been in the ICU for the past two days, so it really isn’t convenient, but his condition should stabilize by this Friday. You can bring Charlotte and look for me when you come, and I’ll let both of you in.”
“Will that be all right?”
“It’s fine.”
Only then could Rachel relax. Although Arthur wasn’t friendly to her and had even threatened her many times, he was kind to Charlotte. As it seemed like Arthur’s illness couldn’t be cured, she had to let Charlotte see him off before he died.
“By the way, I don’t know if Jason knows about Old Mr. Burton’s condition or not.”
At her words, Julian paused slightly while in the midst of drinking tea. “Why did you suddenly bring him up?”
“He’s Old Mr. Burton’s only remaining son, after all. If Old Mr. Burton is still conscious, he’d probably want to see him again.”
Rachel looked at Julian and hesitated for a while, before she asked bluntly, “Julian, has Jason contacted you before?”
Julian raised his head. “No. Why would he contact me?”
Rachel’s eyes dimmed, but she still held a glimmer of hope. “You’re right, but I just thought if he hears that Old Mr. Burton is critically ill, he might contact you.”
“He wouldn’t. I’m not close to him in the first place.”
Hearing that, Rachel felt as though Julian was hiding something on purpose.
