Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
There were many fraudsters posing as doctors these days, scamming people left and right.
But Mirabella answered confidently, “She won’t cheat.”
Because that person was her!
Could Dr. Nolan compare to Dr. Bell?
Mirabella smiled and said, “I can guarantee that as long as they take the medicine, they’ll wake up within a month.”
Kenneth and Louisa were dumbstruck. A month?
Their parents had been unconscious for quite some time, and Bella was bold enough to guarantee they would wake up within a month? That doctor must be really good!
At this point, Hans looked at his sister, a hint of confusion in his gaze.
Even if Bella knew this famous doctor, how could she guarantee their grandparents would wake up within a month?
How did she know the doctor had the right medicine?
Seeing her brimming with confidence, could it be that she was the doctor she was talking about?
Considering the respect the doctors and nurses had for her, her medical skills must be top–notch!
Out of nowhere, Hans grew curious, wanting to know his little sister’s standing in the medical field, considering she can handle even the trickiest cases with ease. Everybody knew that the top dog of the medical world was Dr. Bell, whose mad skills can bring people back from the brink of death. But the guy’s a ghost, so nobody knew where to find him.
Ever since his grandparents got chucked into intensive care, he’d been sending people out like crazy to hunt down Dr. Bell, hoping the doctor could pull his grandparents back from the edge..
Some folks said Dr. Bell’s already kicked the bucket, while others claimed they’ve spotted him in the triangular zone. But whether these rumors held water, nobody knew.
He couldn’t help but wonder: could his sister be Dr. Bell’s protégé?
If that were the case, his grandparents would be in good hands.
Louisa whipped out a card from her purse and said, “There’s 200 million bucks on this card. See what she’s asking for, make her happy, and keep the change as pocket money.”
Mirabella was a bit thrown off; was she getting more dough?
On the side, Serena was getting green with envy. Her mom was giving Mirabella more money right in front of her, not considering her feelings at all.
Mirabella tried to give the card back, saying, “No need, I’m good.”
But Louisa insisted on handing it over, saying, “Top–notch doctors charge an arm and a leg; your money might not cut it.”
Mirabella retorted, “We’re tight; she won’t charge me a fortune.” She was dead set on not using her parents‘ money anymore.
Serena chimed in, batting her eyelashes, “Mom, you’re too generous. Sis just wants to show her filial piety. If Grandpa and Grandma knew she footed the bill, they’d love her even more.”
Louisa just chuckled and said, “You and your sister are both only 18. It’s normal for girls your age to be broke. If I let her pay, your grandparents will give me hell.”
Kenneth put his foot down: “We can’t let Bella pay.”
Louisa playfully threatened, “If you don’t take this card, we’re not giving your grandparents the meds you brought.”
Kenneth relented: “Bella’s only been home for less than a month, and she’s done so much already. Running the company, weeding out the bad apples, joining design contests, helping the staff bag the championship trophy, boosting the company’s reputation. How could we take advantage of her now?”
“Bella, just take it,” Louisa insisted, stuffing the card into Mirabella’s hand. Mirabella didn’t want to, but she ended up slipping the card into her backpack.
In the end, Mirabella didn’t resist. She figured she’d just return the card to her mom after some time.
Serena was seething with envy. In her mind, she was all, Didn’t she say she didn’t want it? But she still accepted the dough in the end. What a hypocrite! Annoying and pretentious!
“Bella, do you reckon we should get that doctor to come over and check your grandparents out properly, then treat them accordingly?” Louisa asked curiously.
“Yeah, we can’t botch this up; we should definitely get the doctor over. Plus, we can thank her in person,” Kenneth suggested similarly.
Hans was in two minds; if the guy was Dr. Bell, it would be even better to have him over. He’d bet his bottom dollar that his skills were more reliable than Dr. Nolan’s. Meanwhile, Dr. Nolan chimed in expectantly, “If we could get that doctor, we could have a face-to–face discussion and collaboration. It might speed up the recovery of the elderly couple.”
All Mirabella could say was, “I’ll have a word with her later.”
“Great, just great!” Louisa felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off her chest.
Suddenly, Serena thought of something: “Sis, thank God you brought your acupuncture kit today, or Grandma might have been in serious trouble.”
Feigning concern, she added, “But how did you know that our grandparents would suddenly feel unwell?”
She was hinting at the possibility that Mirabella had deliberately exacerbated her grandmother’s condition when Kenneth wasn’t looking, then whipped out her pre–prepared acupuncture kit to show off in front of everyone.
“Serena, you wouldn’t know this,” Dr. Nolan chuckled. “Acupuncturists always carry their kits around; it’s no biggie. We were lucky that Ms. Bella was on hand today. If I ever have any medical queries in the future, could J pick your brain, Ms. Bella? I’m seriously impressed by your skills.”
“Bella still has college to attend; if you have any questions, ask her when she comes to visit her grandparents and has some spare time.” Kenneth was worried this might interfere with his daughter’s studies.
“Of course, let me thank Mr. Collins, Mrs. Collins, and Ms. Bella in advance.” With that, Dr. Nolan left with a few nurses.
Serena was green with envy. Dr. Nolan didn’t even mention her!
She had just been singing Mirabella’s praises right in front of her!”
A terrible thought suddenly crossed her mind: if the medicine that Mirabella brought could lead to the deaths of her grandparents, then she wouldn’t stand a chance in this family!
Even if the law wouldn’t sentence Mirabella to death because of the Collins family’s status, Mirabella might end up rotting in jail.
By then, she would be the only little princess at home, and everything could return to the way it was.
She’d still be the apple of her parents‘ eye, the only little sister her five brothers doted on.
As long as all the evidence pointed to Mirabella trying to harm their grandparents.
With these thoughts in mind, Serena looked at her grandparents on the bed. They had genuinely loved her for eighteen years, and she couldn’t bear to lose them.
Later, Louisa stood up and instructed the nurses, “I’ll leave it to you guys. If anything happens, don’t hesitate to call me.”
“Sure.”
“Bella, it’s getting late; let’s head home.” Louisa took Mirabella’s hand, and they left the room together.
After they got back to Reflections Villa and Mirabella had eaten, she quickly made an excuse to leave for Villa Cascada to prepare the medicine her grandparents needed.
Grandpa and Grandma’s central nervous system had taken a serious hit, and with respiratory infections, anemia, and electrolyte metabolism disorders to boot, they’ve got to juggle a cocktail of medications.
She first prepped the meds for the first three days, grinding them into powders so they’d dissolve easily in water.
Next thing she knew, it was already half past eight in the evening.
Hans was hanging out in the lush courtyard, checking his watch and shooting glances at the front gate, but his sister was still no–show.
Heard she was out on some business, probably to see that doctor, huh?
Who knew if the doctor was a guy or a girl? If it’s a guy, it’s kinda late now; was his sister safe out there all alone?
Just then, Edith stepped up, reporting respectfully, “Hans, those marigolds you ordered are all set. Wanna take a look?”
Hans looked up, and on the balcony of his sister’s second–floor room, marigolds were all aglow around the railing. It was a sight for sore eyes. Wonder if Bella would perk up seeing this.
“That’s Bella’s room; I’d better not.”
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