Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Mirabella held her phone close to her ear, catching the deep, magnetic voice of the man on the other end.
“My grandpa’s run into a bit of trouble. I need your help.”
Mirabella was puzzled. Phillip seemed to be doing fine the day before.
What could have gone wrong?
“Where are you right now?” Romeo’s voice was as low and captivating as a cello, “I’ll come to pick you up.”
“Could you head to the Holy Cross Church in the suburbs then?”
The Holy Cross Church was not far from the mansion, and Mirabella could reach in a few minutes if she took the shortcuts.
Romeo was taken aback, “Are you in the suburbs?”
“Mmm.”
The Holy Cross Church was an old building left from the 80s, with no worshippers visiting the weed-infested place. What could a girl like her be doing there?
After hanging up, Mirabella told Kelly, “I need to make a trip to the Holy Cross Church, got some business to handle.”
“Alright.” Kelly knew Mirabella had a lot on her plate and didn’t ask further, “I’ll send your stuff over later.”
There was a whole workflow to be done after the shoot, and Mirabella, pressed for time, simply nodded, “Okay.”
At the entrance of the Holy Cross Church.
Romeo’s mind wandered, “Is Miss Mirabella here for a photoshoot? She’s incredibly beautiful, and it would be a shame if she isn’t!”
Remaining silent, Romeo fixed his gaze on the distance, awaiting the appearance of a figure. Suddenly, Carl exclaimed, “It’s Miss Mirabella! I knew it! She must be here for a photoshoot.”
Adorned in a white dress, Mirabella looked like a stunning vision against the backdrop of the setting sun, turning the church into a picturesque scene. Her flowing dress and waving hair made her appear like a fairy emerging from a painting.
Carl found himself captivated by her beauty. After a moment, he stepped out of the car and courteously opened the door for her, saying, “Miss Mirabella, please come in.”
With lively eyes and a radiant aura, Mirabella glanced briefly at the man in the backseat before seating herself next to him without any pretense. “How is Phillip doing?” she inquired.
Romeo, still mesmerized by Mirabella’s presence, replied, “He had some soup that someone brought, and now he’s in surgery.”
“Was it a soup from someone he knows?”
“Yes.”
Mirabella recalled Phillip’s condition yesterday. Even if he drank soup, it wouldn’t warrant surgery.
So there must be something wrong with the soup.
“Miss Mirabella, if you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?” Carl glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, “You’re still in school, right?”
She looked like a little girl.
“I’m eighteen.” Mirabella’s tone seemed casual, “I just finished my university entrance exams.”
Eighteen?
She was still so young…
Carl exclaimed, “You’re only eighteen and already such a skilled doctor. Did your ancestors practice medicine?”
“No.”
“So, you are…” Carl didn’t finish his sentence when the car suddenly jolted.
Mirabella lost her balance and fell towards Romeo.
Romeo instinctively caught her.
Mirabella was wearing a sleeveless dress today, and Romeo’s hand on her shoulder made her blush slightly.
Romeo’s expression was a bit unnatural as he touched the girl’s soft, delicate skin.
The girl’s elegant scent filled his nostrils, it was a pleasant aroma.
“I’m sorry, Mr. McMillian, Miss Mirabella, I…” Before Carl could explain, the car jolted a few more times.
He had been talking to Miss Mirabella and hadn’t noticed the bumps in the road…
As the car jerked violently, Romeo held the girl in his arms protectively and warned Carl, “Keep your eyes on the road.”
Mirabella raised her eyes and saw his refined features… something deep within her seemed to be touched. After the car was driving smoothly, Romeo finally let go of her hand and said, “I’m sorry.”
it’s okay” Mirabella looked away, her face slightly flushed.
The first two times Romeo had met Mirabella, she appeared aloof and arrogant, but now she seemed like a timid little girl, which he found intriguing. Carl thought Romeo might get angry, but he didn’t…
Carl looked up and noticed the subtle atmosphere in the backseat. Suddenly, he realized something…
“Focus on driving” Romeo noticed his gaze and spoke with a slightly stern tone.
In the past, any woman who dared to get close to Romeo would undoubtedly be cold-shouldered, or even thrown out of the car! But now…
Romeo didn’t drive this woman away; instead, he held her during the bumpy ride…
Carl quickly said, “Mr. McMillian, it’s because of Phillip that I’ve been distracted”
Romeo was puzzled.
“Miss Mirabella, today Mr. McMillian and I went to see Phillip. He said he wanted to meet you and personally thank you for saving his life. You may not know, but Phillip is very stubborn. Once he decides to meet you, he will definitely find you.
Carl then turned to Mirabella and said, “Mr. McMillian, I’m worried that Phillip might disturb Miss Mirabella’s life. Could we schedule a time for Miss Mirabella to meet him and explain the dangers of not taking his medication? Miss Mirabella is a doctor, and Phillip will surely listen to her.”
“Can we do that, Miss Mirabella?” Romeo followed up.
“Okay” Mirabella nodded, mostly concerned that they might come looking for her and cause trouble.
If he wakes up, I’ll go see him directly. If he’s still unconscious, we’ll arrange another time,” Mirabella added.
“Alright.” Romeo’s gaze lingered on her face, and then he took out his phone and asked, “If we’re going to schedule a time… can I add you on WhatsApp?”
“Sure.”
Carl saw them adding each other as Whats App friends and couldn’t contain his excitement!
“When the time comes, you send me your address, and I’ll come to pick you up,” Romeo said, his tone gentle.
“Okay.”
At the entrance of the operating room at Hope Hospital…
Brodie paced anxiously, constantly glancing at the operating room. Phillip had been in there for an hour, and the surgical light was still on…
The elevator door opened, and Romeo and Mirabella walked out together. They both had outstanding looks and well-proportioned figures, looking like a perfect match
“Young Master…” Brodie noticed the young girl beside Romeo, feeling somewhat surprised, but he didn’t have time to ask too much. “Phillip has been in the operating room for an hour.”
“What did the doctor say?”
“It doesn’t look good…”
Brodie sounded a bit downcast, he wished he had stopped Phillip from drinking.
“Bring the soup that person sent over, let Ms. Bennett have a look.”
“Okay”
Though surprised, Brodie quickly brought over the soup.
Mirabella stirred the remaining soup ingredients with a spoon, realizing it was a famous heart-nourishing soup.
But the soup shouldn’t taste like this.
Mirabella sniffed carefully, indeed catching a familiar scent.
“Is there Heart Revive in this soup?” Mirabella asked Brodie, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Brodie was taken aback, but quickly replied, “Yes, the person who delivered it said that Heart Revive is good for the heart and doesn’t have any side effects…
“You’re right.” Mirabella finally figured out what the problem was, “But Phillip is weak right now. Having this soup would actually backfire
“So, it’s not the soup that’s the problem, but Phillip’s physical condition?” Brodie was surprised by Mirabella’s intelligence. Just through a sniff, she brew where the problem was.
Just then, the door to the operating room burst open, and a nurse rushed out.
“Mr. McMillian, nice to see you! Please sign this surgery consent form…”
Romeo looked at the paper and pen in her hand but didn’t take them. Instead, he asked coldly, “How’s my grandfather?”
“Uh, it’s not looking good… Please trust us, we’ll do everything we can to save your grandfather! Also, could you please sign this?”
Romeo glanced at Mirabella, “What do you think?”
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