i bade checktip.” she tristed. “The kids have been naming a temperature and stomach palm.”
Jeremy’s voler tuned even colder. 711 they’re sick, they should come to the hospital for treatment & checkup is just for show.”
Melochy suddenly realized that jeremy and Krystal would never understand the situation.
An rphanage raising dozens of children relied entirely on donations and whatever income the director could eam. And those so–called donations? They only Lactived when people teli generoso wanted to polish their reputation.
Most of the time, the erphanage’s entrance was desented.
Forget about proper medical care–having three decent meals a day was already a stroke of luck for them.
Getting hospital treatment, attending school, celebrating a birthday–things ordinary people took for granted–were dreams too distant for the children at the
A better ache spread in Melody’s chest as the light in her eyes dimmed. She famed and walked out of the office with worry
Leaning against the wall outside, she exhaled slowly, trying to think of another way.
The attice dood been left open, allowing Krystal’s voice to be heard.
So, do you actually have time this weekend? The department is swamped.”
all reviewing a CT scan. Without looking up, he answered, “I requested the moming off. Didn’t Mr. Finnigan transfer to Jembina?”
“Yeah, be’s at the Third Hospital.” Krystal sounded resigned. “Let’s see him together. You’re a top specialist–If you tell him to stay in the hospital, he’ll listen.
“Alright”
She studied his sharp profile with acker of admiration. Then, she said, “Also, thanks for returning my necklace. My dad gave it to me for my birthday. It’s really important to
“The “dad” she refected so was, of course, her adoptive father.
“Be more careful next time. Don’t lose it again.” Jeremy’s voice was calm and steady, but toatelody, It felt like a stab.
Sur closed her eyes, realizing he had chosen to visit Krystal’s adoptive father.
, she felt numb.
Jeremy set down the CT scan and looked up just in time to ter M Exte followed her until she disappeared completely.
to ser Melody’s slender figure stumble slightly as she lett. His brows instin
Instinctively lost together, and his
That weekend, Melody explained t situation tu Alexis, who understood the situation and gave her the dayott
Felicia came to pick her up early in the moming. Noticing Jeremy’s absence, she muttered, “Men can be relied on”
Jason frowned and he wasted to re
She glared at tum, commenting, “You’re no better either. Otherwise, why am I the one driving?”
1 tús acin titing a car a couple of days ago, leaving huu unable to drive.
Melody always felt tighter when she was with them. Their presence made everything feel less heavy.
”
When they attived at the phase, a crowd had already gathered at the entrance–cameras, reposters, and a huge promotional banner for a charity program. Thary Inpursed in enturly.
Lydia had been watting. As soon as she sew Melody, the asked urgently, “Where’s Dr. Chesson/Orphy’s stomach started hunting again earlier.”
Melody explained. “He had an emergeixy mugnty at the hospital. He’ll be here late.”
Lydia looked disappointed
“Take me to see Orphy,” said Melody
Orphy’s condition was worse than she had expected. The tiny girl was pale
was pale and emaciated.
Melody exchanged a look with Felicia before making a swift decision. “I’m taking Orphy to the hospital! And any other kids with stomach pain and fever–we’r getting them checked properly!”
There were six children in total.
Felicia drove while Melody hailed another car.
The nearest hospital was the public hospital known as the Third Hospital. Melody carried Orphy straight into the emergency room while Felicia took the others for
examinations
By the time they were done, the results were clear–the lads had sustained food poisoning.
As soon as Melody arrived at the lobby to make the payment, she saw Jeremy. He was alone and faltered the moment he saw her, after which he walked straight
toward het.
His gaze fell on the bill in her hand, and his voice was steady. “Who’s sick?”
“It’s a stranger,”
“came her reply, knowing that the orphanage children had nothing to do with him.
Jeremy’s brows furrowed slightly. Seeing the sweat beads on her forehead and her red eyes, he more or less figured out what had happened.
“I was just about to head to the orphanage,” he claimed
Melody turned to look at him and pursed her lips before speaking slowly. “It’s fine. You were right. I should have brought them straight to the hospital.”
shalding her head, she added, “Don’t worry, I won’t bother you again.”
No one in the world truly understood someone else’s pain. She shouldn’t have expected anything from him.
Something clenched in Jeremy’s chest, and the discomfort made him frown. His dark eyes fixed on Melody as he mentioned, “I never thought you were bothering
