Chapter 53
As Porterne approached, bruce giew.even more timid. He ported his lips tightly and retreated further.
Beberra could see the fear in has eyes She didn’t want to give him pressure, but he was her only hope to prove her innocence. Even if Richard intervened, no one
tense expression relaxed slightly.
rabdominal pain and crouched down. Her gaze sattened as she looked at
mention of his sister. “My sister has atever.”
Lasked,
“Is the girl on the bed your sister?”
Hueberra continued speaking cently, “It your sister has a fever, why are you the only one here watching over her?” “Mom and Dad have to work. Grandma didn’t want to spend money, so I begged Mom to send my sister here for an IV drip.”
A pang of sorrow track Rebeera’s heart, she’d grown up the countryside and knew how helpless such situations could be.
Many children from the countryside succumbed to early deaths from illnesses because their parents couldn’t afford treatment. But rather than investing all their hopes in one child, they often chow to have another child instead.
even in the city.
Though such issues persisted in the countryside, Rebecca was saddened to hear that they existed even.
She hid the emotions in her eyes and asked, “Can I take a look at your sister in awhile?
bruce peinained wary as if intimidated by the scratches on her face and disheveled hair. He hesitantly asked, “Who are you?
Rebecca was briefly stunned. Then, she replied, “I study medicine, and I’ve read many medical books, so I can check your sister’s condition.
“I not a bad guy. You might not know me, but do you recognize Mr. Grant from earlier?
Bruce thought for a moment and nodded. “He protects the people.”
Rebecca nodded. “That’s right. Mr. Grant is a hero who protects anyone. If I were to hurt you, you could tell him, and I’d make sure I get caught. But I’m not a bad Buy, do you understand?”
Brace considered this for a moment before nodding slightly. Only then did Rebecca get up to head to the restroom.
After taking rate of her needs, the washed her hands at the sink and was startled by her reflection in the mirror. 11 was no wonder Bruce had been so scared.
Her fau din was muted by scratches, and her hair was tangled in knots. The pain in her abdomen had drained all color from her cheeks, and she looked no different
Rebeca untangled her hair and tied it back into a ponytail. Then, she went to the consultation room to ask for lodine to deal with the wounds on her face.
slar appritartand the consultation room, she heard whispers from the inside.
idow could Rebecca June the guts to offend Commander Paine’s daughter? If he decides to find who’s accountable, she’s in for it.”
we’d better stay out of this When we arrived, the two of the were already figling. We don’t know who started it, but we definitely won’t side with Rebecca”
ostavious: Burberca muy be the Grant family’s adopted daughter, but at the end of the day, she can’t compare to Ms. Paine in status.”
(stood by the door, aut her lips cuded into a mocking sonile she decided not to eavesdrop any longer and knocked on the door. The nurse who’d been canang eponat the deur stillerand in sterk when she saw forbenca.
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nue a losie atud silmally urged her to handle ija tuation. The nurse braced herself to open the door.
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modicum tingaeft, and the pieserption is right here! Hus, you’ve taken the medicine, so how can anyone prove il
with that if at their’s nothing to hide, perhaps we can chaider
