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    Carsen emerged from the operating room afterpleting two demanding procedures, pulling off his surgical mask with visible relief.


    Both operations had concluded sessfully, and Maia’s performance throughout had been nothing short of remarkable. More precisely, her improvement had been meteoric.


    Her movements remained steady, precise, and efficient, without a single misstep during crucial moments. Rather than hindering the surgical team, she provided wless assistance at every turn.


    If Carsen hadn’t known Maia’s background intimately, he would never have believed that shecked any prior surgical experience whatsoever.


    In every sense, Maia possessed natural genius paired with an unwavering dedication to mastering surgical techniques.


    Carsen had witnessed Maia’s relentless work ethic firsthand; she’d arrived at the hospital hours early to study outside the operating room before each proceduremenced.


    Just as he approached the elevator leading to his office, a familiar voice echoed from behind. “Dr. Walsh, could you spare a moment?”


    Carsen spun around to find Lenny positioned at the corridor’s far end, supporting himself with a walking cane, worry etched across his weathered features.


    “Professor Bryant?” Carsen strode over quickly. “What brings you here this evening?”


    “I’vee to inquire about my student, Maia. How has she been progressing? Is she proving herself apetent assistant?” Lenny asked with characteristic directness, holding nothing back. “I understand you weren’t pleased about me assigning someone to study surgery under your guidance, but Maia is my most promising student, and she possesses genuine talent. So… please, as a personal favor, guide her properly…”


    Carsen broke into unexpectedughter. “If that’s your concern, then put your mindpletely at ease. I’ve already decided to ept Maia as my formal apprentice and share every technique I’ve mastered with her. This decision isn’t for your benefit, but because I’ve finally discovered a student worthy of inheriting my surgical legacy.”


    Carsen spoke withplete sincerity, nning to share this wonderful news with Maia over dinner that very evening. Lenny was taken aback, clearly not expecting this turn of events. Wearing a cautious smile, he asked tentatively, “You… truly believe she has that potential? Are you sure you aren’t just saying so because of me?”


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    “Absolutely, Maia possesses truly remarkable abilities! I’ve never encountered a student with such natural talent.” Carsen adjusted his posture, unusual gravity in his tone. “Therefore, Professor Bryant, you can feelpletely confident returning to Drakmire. I’ll handle everything here personally.”


    Lenny, positioned across from Carsen, nodded with evident satisfaction reflected in his expression.


    His concerns hadn’t actually centered on Maia’spetence, but Carsen maintained notoriously exacting standards, seldom expressing approval for any young physician.<fn2739> Chapters first released on FindN()vel</fn2739>


    Much to Lenny’s astonishment, Carsen had not only volunteered to guide her development but had spoken with such absolute conviction.


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