Chapter 1550
Without pausing to hear his response, she stormed out of the room.
The next day, at the Grand Plains General Hospital…
Elwood had surprised everyone by actually heeding Belinda’s professional recommendation and presenting himself to the neurology department for a comprehensive medical evaluation.
Later in the day, when Belinda made her routine visit to Barbara’s room to check on her condition, she saw Elwood.
After completing her thorough examination of Barbara’s vital signs and overall recovery progress, Belinda directed her attention toward Elwood with genuine concern.
“Mr. Wright, how has your chronic headache condition been progressing since our last encounter?”
Elwood’s features brightened with what appeared to be sincere gratitude. “Much improved, thanks to your massage yesterday.”
Belinda responded with the measured wisdom of her medical training, “While I’m pleased to hear about your temporary relief, you must understand that massages only address the symptoms rather than the underlying cause. You desperately need comprehensive medical intervention.”
Elwood provided information that caught her completely off guard. “I followed your professional advice to the letter. This morning, I submitted myself to your hospital’s neurology department for extensive testing and diagnostic procedures. The medical team has already completed their examination, and now, I am waiting for the results.”
Upon absorbing this unexpected news, Belinda experienced genuine surprise.
She had never anticipated that her casual suggestion during their brief conversation the previous evening would motivate Elwood to take such swift and decisive action.
“That’s good,” Belinda responded with an approving nod and a smile.
After a brief conversation, Belinda left Barbara’s room.
After Belinda had left, Nalani remarked, “Elwood, you certainly heed Dr. Wright’s counsel.”
“I’ve told you countless times to get a neurology check-up at the Grand Plains General Hospital, right? You never listened. But the moment Dr. Wright suggests it, you comply immediately?”
Nalani’s voice carried a tinge of envy.
Her own brother had brushed off her advice time and again, yet he immediately accepted the suggestion from an outsider. It was only natural for her to feel a little slighted.
Elwood chuckled as if surprised by his own behavior. “I don’t know why… But whenever I’m around Belinda, I feel this strange sense of familiarity, like I’ve known her for a long time. And somehow, I just feel like listening to her.”
Even as he spoke, he found his own words a little absurd.
He couldn’t quite explain his feelings.
Nalani gave an exaggerated sigh, teasing him with a smirk. “If I didn’t know you better, I’d say you had a bit of a crush on Dr. Wright!”