He squeezed her hand gently in acknowledgment of her silent communication, then turned his full attention to Dr. Williams with an expression that was polite but carried an undertone of absolute finality. "Dr. Williams, I appreciate you taking the time to come here and your concern for Zhou Yuxi's well-being. However, she does not need your services at this time."
The statement hung in the air like a physical presence, creating a moment of stunned silence as everyone in the room processed what Mu Yunchen had just said. Dr. Williams blinked in surprise, clearly not having expected such a direct and complete dismissal of his professional services, especially given the severity of the incident that had prompted the psychiatric consultation in the first place.
