Chapter 426
Before the doctor could respond, a nearby young nurse chimed in answering Celeste’s question.
“The patient in Room 1003 is an elderly lady. She fainted yesterday due to high blood pressure. After some tests, it turned out to be nothing serious.
“She could’ve been discharged the same day, but her family insister she stay for two more days for observation.
“She’s a picky one too–refused to stay in a regular ward and demanded a VIP room. Her family was quite pushy as well.
“Our VIP ward has been fully booked these past few days, but theyre related to someone important.
“After that person made a few calls, they just took over a room someone else had already reserved…”
The nurse kept talking nonstop until the doctor beside her gave a small cough, worried someone might overhear them.
The nurse fell silent.
So, that meant they would be leaving tomorrow?
If that was the case, Celeste felt somewhat relieved. At least there was less risk that Isabelle would run into members of the Lockets or the Shaws.
But still…
What she really feared was that some people might intentionally try to provoke her mother.
Thinking this over, Celeste, still uneasy, turned to the doctor and nurse and said, “My mother is currently not in a good mental state–she can’t handle emotional triggers.
“Please keep a close eye on anyone entering or leaving her ward. Aside from familiar medical staff and a few of us from the family, no one else is allowed to enter without our permission.
“Also, if anyone asks about my mother’s condition, please notify me immediately.”
The doctor replied, “Of course, Ms. Rodriguez. Don’t worry, we’ll handle it.”
Even with the doctor’s reassurance, Celeste couldn’t fully relax.
Just like she had been asking around about the Lockets and the Shaws, it was likely that they, too, would try to find out what was going on with her side.
The worst–case scenario would be that they already knew why she and Betty were here.
Patricia was the one admitted to the hospital. 3
Howard had social engagements, so after visiting Patricia briefly, he left.
Just as Celeste had suspected, after Howard left, Ruby immediately told Patricia about seeing Celeste and Betty in the corridor
earlier.
They both guessed that the person who was sick must be Isabelle. As for what exactly was wrong with Isabelle…
To confirm her suspicions, Ruby specifically asked the nurse attending to Patricia, “I think we saw Dr. Tindall earlier. If they manage to invite her, it must be someone important. Do you happen to know what the patient is suffering from?”
“Multiple organ failure. It’s pretty serious,” the nurse replied.
Hearing that, both Ruby and Patricia smiled.
As far as they knew, multiple organ failure was rarely curable. In other words, Isabelle might be-
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Still, to be sure, Ruby asked, “The patient’s family looked familiar to me. Is their surname Rodriguez? Is the patient named Isabelle?” 1
“Yes. You know them?”
Ruby smiled, “Oh yes, very well actually. We’re old acquaintances. Then she added, “Since it’s multiple organ failure, I suppose there’s not much time left, is there?”
“That would’ve been true, but they’re powerful and well–connected. They brought in Dr. Tindall, who works miracles. Apparently, the chances of recovery are looking quite good now.”
At that, the smiles on Ruby and Patricia’s faces faded a little.
After the nurse left, Ruby said with a sneer, “They’re really getting off too easy.”
Then she muttered, “That brat really gained a lot from clinging to Matthias.”
If Celeste hadn’t known Matthias, Isabelle might have already-
Lilian said nothing, but her brows slowly furrowed. 12
