Chapter 1541
Now, it all made sense. That must be why Nalani had allowed a mere attending physician to oversee Barbara’s care; it must be because of Belinda’s tie to the Clark family.
Tamara felt she had uncovered the truth.
Her expression shifted subtly when she looked at Belinda, her tone measured.
“Ms. Wright,” she said, her voice laced with artificial warmth, “about what happened the other day, I owe you an apology. It was all just a misunderstanding. I was terribly worried about my granddaughter, and… well, I might have overreacted.”
The Clark family members turned their attention toward the two women, their expressions tinged with curiosity and surprise.
Under their collective gaze, Tamara offered a strained smile. “It truly was a misunderstanding,” she said. “I didn’t know who Ms. Wright was at the time. When I saw her in Barbara’s hospital room, I was a bit harsh with her. But you see, she’s still only an attending physician, and I was really concerned about my granddaughter…”
It didn’t take long for everyone to realize what had happened. Tamara had clearly looked down on Belinda at that time, dismissing her as too inexperienced to handle her granddaughter’s case.
Harold chuckled. “That’s understandable. Belinda does get underestimated often; after all, she is still young. But let me tell you this—to become the youngest attending physician at the Grand Plains General Hospital, she must have real skills.”
His praise rang clear, his protective tone unmistakable. The subtle rebuke in his words wasn’t lost on Tamara, who shifted in her seat and forced a brittle smile.
“Of course, of course,” she replied. “Now that Ms. Wright is handling my granddaughter’s care, I feel completely reassured.”
Belinda’s expression remained composed, but inwardly, Tamara’s words struck her as deeply ironic.
All it took was a connection to the Clark family, and suddenly she was competent enough to treat Tamara’s granddaughter?
She knew full well that Tamara’s change of attitude wasn’t born of trust in her medical expertise, but rather from fear of offending the influential Clark family. However, she said nothing.
After some polite conversation, everyone made their way to the dining room.
During dinner, the atmosphere was relatively harmonious.
Midway through the meal, Harold turned to Elwood with a smile. “Elwood, you’re not getting any younger. A man your age shouldn’t still be single. Don’t you think it’s time to consider finding someone you love?”
Tamara was quick to pounce on the opportunity. “Exactly! I’ve told him this more times than I can count, but he won’t listen to me. I’m at my wit’s end. Harold, maybe you can knock some sense into him.” She punctuated her words with a pointed look in Elwood’s direction.
Belinda, quietly sipping her wine, raised an eyebrow in curiosity.