Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
“Life–saver?” Olga and Demetrius were taken aback, both turning to look at Mirabella. “Her?”
What’s so special about her?
“If it weren’t for her, there’d probably be a lot of dead bodies in the hospital by now!” Caden couldn’t take the family’s attitude anymore and retorted angrily. “Do you think Grace would be in this kind of ward without her? Do you think she’d get special care? Do you think she could’ve cheated death so many times?”
“Her?” Olga and Demetrius were at a loss. What could Mirabella possibly have done? Didn’t the old lady get to stay in the VIP ward because of the Panter family? What did Mirabella have to do with anything?
Room 306.
Phillip was beyond pleased, a grin plastered on his face as he lavished praise on his granddaughter–in–law.
“Boy, you’ve really hit the jackpot with this one! You better cherish her, and if you dare mistreat her, I’ll be the first to object!”
“I know,” Romeo replied tersely. He wasn’t much of a talker unless Mirabella was involved.
“With such a beautiful, young and medically knowledgeable wife, won’t there be lots of men chasing after her?” Phillip suddenly asked Brodie. “Do you think my grandson looks a bit old?”
Carl almost burst out laughing. Old? Mr. McMillian was only 22!
“They’re a match made in heaven… But, speaking of Mirabella, why hasn’t she come back yet?” Brodie checked his watch, “You don’t think she’s run into trouble, do you?”
Upon hearing this, Phillip immediately said, “Romeo, go check on her…
As Romeo left the room, he saw a male doctor shielding Mirabella, like a father protecting his child.
“Isn’t that the doctor who helped Miss Mirabella the other day?” Carl, with his sharp eyes, recognized him right away. That’s James Newton’s grandson Caden… What’s happening? Do you think Miss Mirabella is in trouble? Is Dr. Caden helping her out?”
A feeling Romeo had never before experienced welled up inside him- a bitter, displeased feeling.
It was as if the person he was supposed to protect was being protected by someone else.
“It seems like Dr. Caden and Miss Mirabella have known each other for a while? He seems to really care about her, Carl observed, then, sensing the palpable tension emanating from Romeo, he teased, “Mr. McMillian, you’re not… jealous, are you?”
Romeo replied coldly, “He’s just a doctor.”
“Mr. McMillian, Dr. Caden and Miss Mirabella are both in the medical field. They have common ground, if…”
Before Carl could finish his sentence, Romeo started walking in their direction.
Didn’t Mr. McMillian say he wasn’t jealous?
“Forget it.” Mirabella didn’t want to waste any more time and started to leave..
Caden was indignant on her behalf. “You really should tell them who is responsible for Grace being alive today!”
“There’s nothing to say.”
Mirabella left first, and an irritated Caden followed closely behind.
“What did Dr. Caden mean? Our mother is alive today because of our family and the Panter family, not Mirabella, right?”
Olga was utterly perplexed. As she watched them leave, she couldn’t help but say, “She didn’t pay nor contribute, what power does she have to bring an old woman back from the brink of death? This is absolutely ridiculous! Many doctors were at their wit’s end, but we paid for it, the Panter family provided Grace with a VIP hospital room, so that she is still alive!”
“Let it go.” Demetrius didn’t want to stir up a fuss. Being the richest dude in Tranquil City, he needed to keep a good public image and not cause a scene. But Olga speculated, “Did Dr. Caden step up for Mirabella because he’s got a thing for her? I found it odd. His attitude towards us was so bad before, probably because of Mirabella…”
“Stop it. Let’s go in and see Mother.”
“I don’t know when mom will wake up. I’ve already arranged for the will. Once she signs it, leaving her assets to us and Yoli, I can breathe easy…” “Keep your voice down!” Demetrius glared back at her. “What, are you hoping everyone hears?”
Olga quickly clamped her mouth shut and closed the door to the hospital room.
Mirabella had no idea why they were visiting. She turned to Caden and said, “I’ve got things to do. You can take off.”
“What about Grace’s medical report…”
“If there are no special circumstances, you can read for yourself.” “Okay.”
Caden noticed a man waiting in front of them with short clean hair, tall figure, exuding an aristocratic aura.
Was that guy Romeo?
Ever since he saved Phillip, Bella seemed to get along well with this guy?
Romeo barely glanced at Caden and focused on Mirabella. He asked her in a soft voice, “Is there any trouble?” “Nope.”
“If there’s anything, just let me know. I’ll help you out.”
Mirabella looked up at Romeo’s serious expression and said lightly, “It’s nothing, just ran into two people. I’m going to see Grandpa.” “Okay.
Romeo’s gaze followed her into the room, then turned to Caden not far away.
Caden wasn’t sure if he should greet him. Even his grandpa was respectful towards this man..
Just as he was hesitating, Romeo withdrew his gaze and followed Mirabella into the room.
“Bella, you didn’t run into any trouble, did you?” Phillip asked with concern when he saw his granddaughter.
“None.”
“If there’s anything, tell Romeo. He’ll help you out! If you’re not satisfied with his handling, you can come to me! I’ll back you up!“. Mirabella looked at him and said, “Okay.”
Before leaving, Phillip was reluctant to let go, reminding her over and over, “Bella, don’t forget our agreement. I’m getting discharged the day after tomorrow, you must come.”
“I will.”
After leaving the hospital, Mirabella asked about the condition of Romeo’s grandmother.
“She sustained a brain injury.” Romeo replied solemnly, “Apart from being able to breathe and blink on her own, her other symptoms are similar to those of a vegetative state.”
In simple terms, she was like a living plant.
Mirabella understood. She recalled a similar case she treated a long time ago. The patient had turned into a vegetable due to a brain injury.
Although the condition was finally controlled, it required a lot of medication. Some of the drugs were hard to find, and some even required sourcing from illegal areas beyond the border. All in all, treating such patients was a big hassle and tough task.
“How about we have dinner together tonight?”
Mirabella checked the time, thinking that her parents were waiting for her at home. At this point, Romeo took out his phone and dialed a number.
“Hello, it’s me. Bella and I are having dinner out tonight. Okay, I’ll take good care of her.“”
Hearing his brief conversation and him hanging up, Mirabella thought, Did he even ask for my opinion?!”
“What do you fancy eating?” Romeo opened the car door and waited for her to get in.
Mirabella remained silent.
“French cuisine, perhaps? Or you want to eat some other type of food?”
“Whatever.” Mirabella strutted into the car, no longer fussing over this matter.
Romeo got in the car, saw her reaching to take off that necklace, and instinctively grabbed her hand.
Mirabella was a bit stunned, then explained, “I feel like I shouldn’t have this.”
“No one’s more deserving of it than you.” Romeo looked into her eyes, speaking word by word, “I know you’re young and haven’t thought about marriage yet, but that’s okay, no rush.”
Mirabella just felt this precious item around her neck was too conspicuous. Everyone who knew what this necklace represented understood what it meant!
This was something only the McMillian family’s daughter–in–law could wear!
Seeing that she still wanted to take it off, Romeo pressed on, “Could you consider my grandpa’s delicate heart and keep it on for now? He’d be heartbroken if he saw you without it when he gets discharged in a few days.”
Mirabella was convinced by this argument. Her hand had just left the necklace when he took it.
Romeo held her hand tenderly, it was so soft that he suddenly didn’t want to let go.
Mirabella couldn’t pull her hand back, so she simply said, “Let go.”
Romeo held her hand with no sign of letting go, instead he calmly looked ahead, “Let me hold it for a moment.”
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