Ember still had other patients to check on, so she couldn’t stay there and continue watching the show. All she could do was leave a few pieces of advice before having to deal with her own business.Once Ember had left, the fake Doctor N pretended to make a few more checks.Caleb also didn’t know just how good the doctor was, so he tested him, asking, “Are there any specific drugs that can cure this condition?”In his eyes were curiosity and the desire to know more about this, but on the surface, one could only see his trusting nature.The fake Doctor N put his hand behind his back, doing his best to make himself look like he wasn’t corrupted by the power of money. However, the greed in his eyes still betrayed his true nature.He faked two coughs before saying, “I know what to do about that. Once I’m done, I’ll think about a specific drug meant for her. For now, she simply has to maintain her health.”Caleb nodded and said nothing more. Then, he said, “Then I’ll leave this in your
Caleb forced a smile as he got more suspicious.“Don’t spend all your effort on that Doctor N. The expensive medicine he prescribed is useless, and he doesn’t look like a good person,” Rose said as she shook her head. She had seen many people in her life, and she could see through at least someone like him.Caleb consoled her a little but she immediately changed the subject. “How are things going with you and Ember? Don’t ignore her just because of this Doctor N. You still have to respect her opinion.”Caleb nodded and recalled Ember’s smile. “I know that. You don’t have to worry about it. While a lot has happened, I trust her.”Only then did Rose let out a smile and nodded. Then, she prodded his forehead with her finger and sighed, saying with a laugh, “It’s all because of you not knowing who’s good for you. Such a good person had been with you for a few years yet you hurt her. Only now do you regret it.”Caleb couldn’t help but lower his head when he saw Rose acting so energetic
By now, both the fake Doctor N and Penelope had arrived. The fake Doctor N cried out, “No! You can’t let the madam go in for the surgery!”When the nurse saw Doctor N approaching them, she stopped and looked at each of them, not sure who to listen to.“Get ready,” Ember said as she gave the fake Doctor N a look with a dark expression on her face.“No!” The fake Doctor N was also quite persistent. “I’m the madam’s primary doctor, and Mr. Lane has allowed me to handle everything. You’ll naturally have to listen to me. Can you bear the responsibility if anything happens during the surgery?”Ember took a deep breath and said almost in a whisper, “Grandma is in real danger now, and I don’t have time to argue with you. I don’t care if you’re real or fake, if you’re threatening Grandma’s life, I won’t show you any mercy.”The fake Doctor N couldn’t say anything out of shock and guilt to the point of taking a step back.When Penelope saw what was happening, she wiped non-existent tears f
Caleb turned and looked at her, danger hidden behind his eyes. “What did you say?”“I...”“Em did everything she could to save my grandma, so why are you describing her as if she’s the one at fault here?”Penelope seemed to be shocked by his angry voice, and she continuously shook her head as tears rolled down her cheeks. “Caleb, I’m just speaking nonsense. Please don’t pay it any mind! That’s not what I meant.”Caleb ignored her completely after that and sat at the side, staring at the door leading into the surgery theater.The blinking red light on the surgery theater finally dimmed and the door opened, with Rose being pushed out.Ember was behind them, walking slowly as if she had expended all her energy. She even almost slipped.Penelope quickly went over to help her up while feigning concern. “Are you okay, Doctor Ember? Come here. Sit and rest for a while.”When Ember saw that Penelope was trying to help her, she moved away and simply found a place to sit down somewhere c
After delivering her chilly remark to Caleb, Ember prepared to go inside her house.However, Caleb unexpectedly showed an interest in following her inside.She prevented him from entry by placing a hand on the doorframe, blocking his way.Caleb was left with no choice but to give up. He said hesitantly, "I haven't seen Avery in some time. I was hoping to visit him.""He's out with friends today. You won't find him here. Please, you'll have to leave." Ember made up an excuse and rejected his request.After failing to gain entry to the condominium, Caleb resignedly decided to leave, but not before he made a point. "Don't worry, you've been a great help to my grandmother. Tomorrow, I'll come by with a thank-you gift. She really wants to show her appreciation for your help."Ember had readied herself with a response to decline Caleb, but the words she intended to say got stuck in her throat as he hurriedly left.When she walked into the house, she noticed Avery had been peeking at
An unspoken pact was formed between the two.Given that Dr. N had agreed to her request, Penelope finally grinned and asked eagerly, "What's your plan?"Dr. N gave a nod. He rummaged through several bottles and jars behind him until he came across a small, unassuming bottle.He presented the bottle to Penelope and said, "Use this."Examining the bottle curiously, Penelope questioned, "What's inside?"With a cryptic grin, Dr. N replied, "Something special. It contains mild traces of a toxin that causes discomfort but not immediate death. Prolonged use will lead to loss of appetite, lethargy, and other symptoms. It'll be easy to pin the blame on Ember."Holding the bottle, Penelope felt a mix of trepidation, almost as if she were holding a bomb."Isn't this going too far?" she wondered, thinking about Eva. "This plot will affect Grandma."Dr. N narrowed his eyes, slightly irritated."This is the only way to thoroughly deal with her. Do you want to put up with her any longer?"P
After contemplating, Caleb replied with a grave expression, "Besides us, it seems the caregiver is the only other person who could have accessed the medication."With that, he called and requested the caregiver's presence.Feeling guilty, the caregiver quickly called Penelope to inform her of the situation.Penelope ran over. Her back was drenched in cold sweat, fearing the caregiver might confess everything.Caleb ignored Penelope. His manner was menacing as he addressed the caregiver with a daunting tone, "Tell me, who else has had access to grandma's medication?"Prompted by his serious demeanor, the caregiver hastily answered, "Only Dr. Ember, you, and I have had access."Cocking his brow, Caleb's presence became more intimidating as he probed, "Does that mean you're responsible for swapping the medication?"In a panic, the caregiver shook her head and denied, "Mr. Lane, I haven't done anything wrong! I've only been administering the medicine as per Dr. Ember's instructions.
The caregiver was overwhelmed with fear. She had collapsed to the ground, shaking uncontrollably, yet she chose to remain silent.Ember inhaled deeply and suggested, "If she won't admit to anything, let's send the bottle for forensic analysis. The fingerprints on it should provide some clues. Once we get the results, we can take the case to the police.""Alright. I'll arrange for someone to handle this immediately."The intense interrogation brought the caregiver to tears.During a brief gap in their grilling, the caregiver suddenly gathered her courage.In a desperate move, she grabbed the medicine and swallowed all the pills, her face turning red as she struggled to swallow them.Realizing the gravity of the situation and that they could not allow the caregiver to die like this, Caleb and Ember sprang into action.Caleb patted her back vigorously, causing her to cough up the pills, while Ember applied pressure to her chest and abdomen.Eventually, they saved the caregiver's l