Chapter 448
Before the doctor Charlene had addressed could answer, a young nurse nearby jumped in with an explanation. “The patient in Room 03 is an elderly lady. She fainted yesterday because of high blood pressure. After a thorough checkup, there wasn’t anything seriously wrong. She could’ve been discharged the same day, but her family insisted she stay for observation-they were worried about her.”
“She’s quite picky, too. She refused to stay in a regular room and demanded a VIP suite. Her family was just as insistent. The VIP rooms have been fully booked for days, but since they’re related to someone important, that person pulled some strings, and they basically took a room that was already reserved for someone else…”
The nurse rambled on until the doctor, worried about being overheard, gave a pointed cough. The nurse quickly fell silent.
So, they’d be leaving tomorrow?
That thought eased Charlene’s anxiety-at least Sybil was less likely to run into anyone from the Hawkins or Spencer families if the VIP patient left soon.
Still… what if someone intentionally tried to upset her mother?
Worry gnawed at her. Charlene turned to the doctor and nurse, her voice firm despite her unease. “My nerves are a bit frayed lately. I can’t handle any more stress. Please keep an eye on who goes in and out of my mother’s room. Other than the nurses and doctors she knows and us-the Ross family-no one else is allowed in without our permission.”
“And if anyone comes around asking about my mother, I need you to let me know right away.”
The doctor nodded reassuringly. “Of course, Ms. Ross. You have our word.”
Even with their promise, though, Charlene couldn’t shake her worries. After all, if she was making inquiries about the Hawkins and Spencer families, there was no reason to think they weren’t doing the same about her.
Her real fear was that the other families already knew why she and her mother were here…
Meanwhile, in another part of the hospital, it was Georgina Spencer who had been admitted this time.
Henley had business to attend to, so after a brief visit to check on Georgina, he left.
Just as Charlene had suspected, no sooner had Henley gone than Rhoda began telling Georgina about how she’d seen Charlene and Helena in the hallway.
Both women quickly guessed that Sybil must be the one who was ill.
But what exactly was wrong with her?
Determined
to fi
find out, Rhoda pulled aside the nurse caring for Georgina. “We thought we saw Dr. Quintin just now. If someone managed to get him here, they must have some serious connections. Do you know what’s wrong with that patient? Their family pulled out althe stops to get Quintin involved…”
“It’s multiple organ failure,” the nurse replied. “The situation is pretty serious.”
At that, both Rhoda and Georgina exchanged amused smiles.
From what they knew, multiple organ failure was practically a death sentence. So Sybil was-noveldrama
But Rhoda, not wanting to jump to conclusions, pressed further. “The family looked familiar to me. Is their last name Ross? Is the patient’s name Sybil?”
“Yes, that’s right. Do you know them?” the nurse asked.
Rhoda let out a soft laugh. “Oh, we
go
If it Then she continued
y multiple organ failure, I time left?”
suppose there isn’t much
“That was true, but they have a lot of
influence. They brought in Dr. Quintin, and he’s a miracle worker. I hear the chances of recovery are actually pretty good now.”
The smiles on Rhoda and Georgina’s faces faded slightly.
After the nurse left, Rhoda let out a cold snort. “Some people really do have all the luck.”
She couldn’t help but add, “That brat Charlene sure landed on her feet when she latched onto Stewart Ferguson.”
If Charlene hadn’t known Stewart, Sybil would probably already be—
Maureen stayed silent, but her brow furrowed deeply.