Chapter 752
Chapter 752:
After a moment of hesitation, Brandon tracked down Rita’s contact number and placed a call.
Meanwhile, Rita had just finished a conversation with Myron when her phone rang again.
“Hello, may I ask who’s calling?” she said, picking up.
“It’s Brandon, Brandon Watson,” he replied, his voice unmistakable.
Rita paused mid-review, recognizing the name instantly.
For a moment, she debated hanging up, but eventually decided to hear Brandon out. Maybe she could convince him to stop pushing Millie, for the sake of her patient’s recovery.
“What can I help you with?” she asked, her tone careful.
“I’m looking through Millie’s medical records from your clinic,” Brandon stated plainly. “You’re listed as her primary doctor p>
“That’s right,” Rita replied, her eyes drifting to the window and the darkness outside. “I’m currently at Elliott Mansion p>
She hadn’t been hiding anything. Word of her whereabouts was everywhere, and any staff member at her workplace could confirm where she was staying. Myron had arranged for her to stay nearby, just in case Millie needed support. There was no reason to keep it a secret.
Brandon picked up on the hint in Rita’s words right away. “How is she holding up?” His voice faltered. “Is there anything I can do to help p>
“Her state is serious,” Rita answered, weighing each word. “She had a major relapse tonight. I’m thinking about starting MECT—modified electroconvulsive therapy—for her. Myron told me you upset her again today. Is that true p>
Brandon had no words.
“Brandon, listen.” Rita’s voice grew firm. “If you keep pushing her, you’ll only make her worse. No one will be able to help her then. You just asked me what you could do to help, didn’t you? Here it is—let go. The harder you cling, the more you hurt her p>
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Brandon kept his silence, saying nothing.
Rita decided to give him space, holding back any further comment and letting the quiet stretch between them.
Finally, after what felt like ages, Brandon’s voice broke the silence. “Would she be okay if I wasn’t around p>
A faint crease appeared between Rita’s brows. She took a moment, then replied, “I can’t say for sure. But if you keep upsetting her, she definitely won’t heal p>
A heavy sigh escaped Rita. “Whatever’s going on between you and Millie, I won’t interfere. But Brandon, as her doctor, I have to say this—she needs time and space to recover. This back-and-forth isn’t helping either of you. You need to stop p>
Rita hesitated for a moment, and then added, “When Millie had her episode earlier, Myron told me she just… gave up. She didn’t want to keep going, Brandon. Do you understand what that means? She doesn’t see a reason to live right now p>
Rita ended the call, leaving her words hanging in the air.
Brandon was left staring at his phone, the steady beep echoing in his ear. Rita’s warning kept replaying in his head, especially those final words: “doesn’t see a reason to live right now.” This couldn’t possibly be real!