Chapter 426
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