Chapter 68



She pulled out her phone, tapping on her contacts app in preparation to add Verena’s number.

Verena’s expression stiffened slightly, though she maintained a polite yet firm smile. “No need for that, Mrs. Clark, but thank you for the offer.”

“Oh? What’s the matter? Why don’t you want my number, Miss Reed?” Belinda chuckled, her tone laced with mockery as she met Verena’s gaze. “Is it that your ailments can only be soothed by Lucas?”

Verena’s composed facade momentarily faltered, a flicker of discomfort crossing her face as Belinda’s sharp words struck a nerve.

“Definitely not!” Verena responded instantly, her voice betraying no hint of sincerity. She then offered a smile and added, “I wouldn’t want to trouble you, Mrs. Clark. But since you’re so generous, I’ll happily accept your offer. Here’s my number…”

After saving Verena’s number on her phone, Belinda made a quick call to verify it. “All set then. Miss Reed, anytime you feel ill, even in the middle of the night, just call me.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Clark,” Verena said, managing a tight smile.

“You’re welcome, Miss Reed,” Belinda replied.

When Lucas returned with the medicine for Verena’s fever, he watched her take it before departing with Belinda.

Standing by the window, Verena watched as Lucas and Belinda walked away together, her hands curling into fists involuntarily. She had underestimated Belinda!

Belinda was no longer the weak and humble woman she remembered; she was now her rival in love, a formidable opponent. If she didn’t make her move quickly, she risked losing Lucas to Belinda.

Determination hardened in Verena’s gaze.

The next morning, in the Cardiac Surgery Department of Grand Plains General Hospital, Belinda was assisting Deputy Chief Physician Darlene with patient rounds. As they entered a room, Belinda caught sight of a middle-aged woman seated on a couch.

The woman stood up as they entered, saying, “Dr. Mitchell.”

“Mrs. Singh,” Darlene greeted with a polite nod.

Jordy, the patient in the hospital room, was still asleep.

He was the man who had collapsed at Belinda’s welcome banquet that night. After discussing Jordy’s health and the arrangements for his surgery with Amanda, Darlene and her team continued on their rounds.

After completing the rounds, instead of heading back to her office, Belinda returned to Jordy’s room for a follow-up. She knocked gently on the door and then pushed it open.

As Amanda caught sight of Belinda, she hesitated for a moment before asking, “Is there an issue with my husband’s health, doctor?”

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