"Mom, these dical reports can be forged. Don’t trust her too easily," I said, quickly taking away the report.
Mom just nodded blankly, tried to get up to leave, but the next second she suddenly passed out.
"Mom!"
After rushing Mom to the hospital, she was whisked into the ER. After the check–up, the doctor said she had anaemia. She must have seriously rattled Monica by back at the cafe.
But Mom’s condition was not too bad, a few days in the hospital, then so good rest and care should do the trick. Sitting in the single room, watching mom already deep in sleep, my mood was in the pits. In my past life, she endured all this on her own, never letting in on her pain. I was not a good daughter, but luckily, life had given a second chance to make it right.
I dozed off without even realizing it, only to be woken up by a grumbling voice from next door, so guy griping. "Ah, I don’t need to be hospitalized for surgery! You guys are just fussing over nothing, it is a waste of money."
The voice sounded familiar, but I couldn’t be bothered to get up and check, I just rolled over and went back to sleep.
"Mom, I’ll go grab so breakfast for you." The next morning, after I freshened up, I told Mom and then set off to grab sothing to eat.
As I passed the room next door, I saw a few familiar faces. Ariel and Cherry were hovering around the bed where Ariel dad was lying, the family caught up in conversation.
"Madam!" Cherry spotted and ca over joyfully, "What brings you here? Feeling unwell?"
"Cherry, you’re not working for anymore, no need to call Madam, just call Eliana." I said with a smile, then turned to Ariel.
Ariel also broke into a smile, walking over saying, "Eliana, never thought I’d bump into you here. Mom told she used to work for you, I was so surprised!"
I smiled even more warmly, "Yes, indeed, it’s a small world, isn’t it? What happened to your dad?"
Ariel’s dad obviously recognized , the woman his brother had knocked out, so he quickly averted his gaze, looking rather awkward.
"He has a Kidney condition, needs surgery." Ariel glanced back at her father and said.
"Is it serious?" I asked, sowhat surprised, "Do you need any help?"
Cherry replied, "Eliana, you’re such a kind–hearted woman, thanks for the offer, Ariel has a friend helping out. We’re fine."
I sneered inwardly, so that was why Damon rushed back in the middle of the night the other day, huh?
Ariel looked at , her face still adorned with a warm smile, but her eyes no longer held that innocence of before. She probably saw as a rival, but I couldn’t care less, because I was planning to wait for Damon to initiate the divorce anyway.
"Alright, Cherry, I need to go get breakfast for my mom, she’s got a bit of an issue and is staying here." I said my goodbyes politely, waved at Cherry and left.
As I reached the elevator, I waited expressionlessly for the doors to open, but I didn’t expect to bump into Jones. He was in his white coat, with a dical record in hand, wearing his usual gold–rimd glasses, still as aloof as ever.
Seeing , he frowned, "What are you doing here?"
"My mom’s sick." I replied, equally surprised, "Why are you back?"
"I ended my exchange program early." Jones stepped out of the elevator, standing before , "How’s your mom?"
I told him about mom’s heart issue, he nodded, "Mm, she needs to rest well, keeping her nutrition in check is crucial."
"I know, alright then, Dr. Jones, off you go." I instinctively glanced at Ariel dad’s room.
I wasn’t sure when Jones started having feelings for Ariel. He’d interacted with her a few tis, must have developed feelings, right? Now with Ariel dad’s surgery, which fell under his jurisdiction, they’d definitely have more contact, maybe sothing would blossom.
But I felt a bit guilty. Jones and I didn’t have any grudges, why did I always want to see him tangled up in love? Actually, I just wanted to give Damon a hard ti.
When I returned with breakfast, I passed Ariel dad’s room again. To my surprise, Jones was still there, chatting with a few people. He saw by the door and glanced over.
I hurried away.
After mom finished her breakfast, dad arrived. Upon hearing that mom fainted and was hospitalized because of anger, he was filled with guilt. The mont he stepped into the room, he slapped himself twice, swearing that nothing had happened between him and Monica, that it was all a setup.
I quietly slipped out of the room; it was better for them to sort out their marital issues alone.
Once I got to the stairwell, I sent Damon a ssage: My mom’s hospitalized.
He replied quickly. Send the address.
I sighed. Damon was really busy, arranging surgery and financial support for his girlfriend’s dad, while also finding ti to visit my mom in the hospital. And their rooms were right next to each other.
"What are you doing here?" Jones’s voice ca from behind, I turned around, he was standing at the entrance of the stairwell.
"Nothing, just getting so fresh air." I replied.
"Did you know Ariel dad’s surgery will cost about forty million dollars?" He asked.
Why would I know? He’s not my dad. I retorted, "No, why should I care?"
Jones actually chuckled, he descended a few steps, leaning on the railing, facing , "Joint property between a husband and wife, half of it’s yours."
He ant that Damon spent the money.
This was peanuts. Damon was willing to give his all for this little girlfriend of his, Jones would experience this insanity firsthand in the future.
I countered, "So you’re saying I should go ask Ariel for the money?"
"That’s one way." Jones nodded.
"What are you thinking!" I scolded him, then sat on the steps, muttering, "Didn’t the chemical factory just finish its renovation? Damon still needs to shell out?"
The compensation Ariel dad received for the demolition of his residential house was enough for several surgeries.
Jones inford , "That money was used to buy a new house, it’s all gone now."
So it turned out Jones wasn’t discussing the dical situation, but digging up so dirt. I was really touched and gave him a grateful smile, "Thanks a ton for the scoop."
With Damon and Ariel’s drama on the back burner, my main concern now was Monica. I asked Jones to help find a caregiver for my mom while I figure out how to handle Monica.
Jones didn’t turn down, just asked to return his cat when I get a chance.
After leaving the hospital, I went to see my friend Luna. She definitely got more on the ball than I do. When I told her about my dad, Luna’s face turned serious, "That woman wants to marry your dad and beco your stepmom."
"I thought she was just after his money, but then she whipped out a pregnancy test." I sighed, "Now I need to find a way to get that test from her and make sure if she’s really pregnant."
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