After all, During the three years when Wendy was married to Ethan,she complied with everything Ethan wanted. Using Ethan as an excuse,Wendy would likely waver.

But after she finished speaking, Wendy remained silentfor a long time.Just as she was about to speak again, Wendy finally responded.

"Sarah,I thought I made myself clear. Ethan and I divorced a long time ago, and everything between us is over. I don't want any more entanglements with him. Stop bothering me!"

Wendy stared coldly at Sarah, making her feel a chill in her heart.

Sarah suppressed her anger, trying to recall Lydia's instructions. She clenched her fists tightly, trying to calm herself down.

"Even if not for Ethan, you should come for Lyndon, right? He has agreed to attend my birthday party," Sarah said with a triumphant smile.

Wendy was taken aback. Lyndon was going to attend Sarah's birthday party?

Why would she invite Lyndon? Could it be that she had already found out that Wendy wanted to invite Lyndon to be a judge for the competition?

"You know Lyndon?" she asked, puzzled.

Sarah scoffed, "Who in our hospital doesn't know you want to invite Lyndon to be a judge for the competition? It's no secret."

"Besides, Lyndon only agreed to attend my birthday party yesterday. His schedule is packed after that. Are you sure you won't come?"

"You invited Lyndon just to force me to attend your birthday party?"Wendy was full of confuasion.

What was Sarah planning, going so far as to invite Lyndon just to get her to attend the birthday party?

"Anyway, I've said my piece. I'm genuinely inviting youc I just want you to see how nice my new sister-in-law is to me, so that you can completely give up any ideas. If you come, I'll believe that you've truly let go of my brother."Sarah looked smug, her smile wild.

Wendy fell silent, finding it hard to decide. The exquisite invitation lay right in front of her.

"Wendy, I sincerely hope you come to the party. Don't disappoint me."

With that, Sarah left the office.

Meanwhile, a post on the hospital forum caused a huge stir: [The Renowned Medical Figure Lyndon Will Be Judging This Year's Medical Student Innovation Competition.]

As soon as thepost went up, the entire hospital was abuzz.

To the medical students and staff, Lyndon was like a legend, his academic achievements and clinical experience unparalleled.

The hospital leaders were also taken aback. Harold immediately called Wendy.

"Wendy,did you really invite Lyndon to be a judge?" Harold asked with excitement.

Wendy only then came to realize that her mere thought hadcaused such a

commotion.

"Professor Taylor, I had the idea, but it hasn't been finalized yet."

"Now the school leaders know and are planning to make a big deal ouIt of it. The school hasn't had this much attention in a long time. The leaders want to seize this opportunity. If you haven't confirmed i yet,don't worry about the forum. I'll explain to the leaders."

Wendy felt a warmth in her heart and thanked him, "Thank you."

The idea of inviting Lyndon had only been a day old, yet it had already caused such a stir.

She knew who was behind the post, trying to force her to invite Lyndon and attend the birthday party.

During lunch break, Chris, as usual, was wheeled over by the orderly.Eddy,to have lunch with Wendy.

During the meal, Wendy's uncharacteristic silence made him keenly aware that something was bothering her.

"Wendy, what's up? You seem off," Chris asked with concern.

Wendy forced a smile and said softly, "It's nothing major, don't worry."

"You're not fooling me. Is it because of what everyone in the hospital is talking about? Is the school leadership pressuring you?" Chris asked, his concern evident.

Though he couldn't see, his ears were sharp. He had heard a lot of gossip while waiting at the nurse's station.

"Nothing escapes you. 'The school leadership isn't pressuring me. It's Sarah inviting me to her birthday party, and she said that Lyndon will be there."

Chris' brows furrowed, his face full of worry. "She invited you to her birthday party? She must be up to no good. Wendy, you mustn't go.If you want to see Lyndon, I'll have Alexander invite him over."

He spoke with determination, believing Alexander could do anything.

"No need. I've already decided to go. I want to see Lyndon not just for the competition."

Wendy declined, not wanting to rely on Alexander every time she faced a difficulty.

Chris asked in surprise, "Not just for the competition? Then what for?"

"That's a secret," Wendy replied thoughtfully.

Knowing Wendy didn't want to say more, Chris sensibly didn't press further.

As soon as he left the office, he asked Eddy to dial Alexander's number.

When the call connected, he asked urgently, "Alexander! Did we receive an invitation to Sarah's birthday party?"

There was a pause before Alexander's voice came through, "What invitation?"

"Sarah's birthday party invitation. Did we get one?"

Just then, Alexander's assistant knocked and handed him an invitation.Opening it, he saw it was from the Collins family and replied,"Yes, it just arrived."

He was about to aak how Chria know when Chris quickly snld,"Alexander!Keep that Invitation for me. I want to got"

"Why do you suddenly want to attend Sarah's birthday party? You don't ovon llke hor."

"Exnetly! I don't like her, but she invited Wendy today. That's not normal!Sarah must be up to something, so I need to go to the party. I have to protect Wendy."

Chris spoke with determination, gripping the phone tightly.

"She already agreed?" Alexander asked softly.

"Yes, so I have to go too!"

Near the end of the workday, Wendy was organizing case files when her phone rang. It was Marlon.

She guessed it was probably about Lyndon, and sure enough, it was.

"Dr. Knight, how about the matter of inviting Lyndon?"

Wendy paused and then said, "Mr. Rojas, I'll do my best."

"Alright, don't stress too much."

After hanging up, Wendy stared at the invitation, deep in thought.Sarah's tactics were too obvious, too clumsy.

But she had no choice. Lyndon would only be in town for another week before heading to Seaside City, with a packed schedule in between.

This meant tomorrow's party was her last chance.