Chapter 64: Eagleheart Medical Center

Ivy trudged to the car, feeling very unsettled. The lady's words rang at every corner of her head.

"Are you good, ma'am?" Bud asked as he ignited the engine

"Yes, yes," she replied with a faint smile.

Of course, she was far from good, but she couldn't tell him that

She sank into the car, exhaling deeply. She was tired of being torn between her feelings. Were her father and Cole right? Was Thomas really a thief?

She had no answer, and that frustrated her.

When they reached the premises, she stepped out of the car without a word and went straight to her room. She needed to think. She needed to act.

But where would she start?

"What do I do now?" she muttered to herself, pacing in her room.

She sat on her bed, pondering hard. She couldn't trust Thomas either. And until he was cleared, she would stay wary of Silas as well.

A thought flashed in her mind, and she sprang out of bed. She was going to start from her mother's health. If Thomas was responsible for her mother's depression, the

doctor will tell.

Lauren had always used Eagleheart Medical Center, but getting to find her personal doctor would be tricky.

"And finding my way there..." she said out loud.

If she was going to investigate, Silas couldn't find out. But how could she leave without Bud noticing?

Without another thought, Ivy grabbed her purse with her card and some cash inside. She crept downstairs, hoping nobody would see her

Unfortunately, Bud was at the gate and he approached her. "Where are you off to,

ma'

am?"

"Just want to take a walk," she said firmly, hiding her agenda. "To see the environment"

"I'll go with you ma'am. You can't"

"No," she interrupted him. I don't need you following me. I'll soon be back," she said. Before he could protest, she dashed out of the gate.

Ivy walked slowly, glancing back to see if she was being followed. Once she was sure she was alone, she ordered a ride. The car arrived twenty minutes later and drove her to Eagleheart.

The hospital was larger than she remembered. As she stepped inside, the sharp scent

Chapter 14 Lapehart Medical Center

medications filled her nose. She could almost

way to the nurse's stations, and

"Good afternoon," Ivy greeted.

eyes shining with

How can I

spoke. "I'm

don't have any doctors by those

been here years ago, following her mother

Killian, or

the mouse and faced Ivy. "I'm sorry, ma'am,

or records-or something," Ivy interrupted, frustration brewing within her. She'd taken a huge risk

answers.

lips pursed. "I'm

the computer screen. "My mother was a patient here, and Dr K-something was

share such information," the nurse replied, standing

confidential."

slamming the counter with her fist. Then she realized she was out of line, so she lowered her

sorry, but I can't help you, Mrs Stone. You

"How do

sharper. "I don't want to call

intact, but she couldn't give up now. She might never get another opportunity to be alone without Bud and

out the exit, Ivy dashed into the hallway. She heard the nurse hollering for the security as

destination, Ivy kept going. She climbed the stairs and entered a door marked "Office". She checked the

Eagleheart Medical

as she could.

and a female doctor in

doctor. Do you know any doctor by the

shook

"What about Koren? Kevin?"

a security guard entered the corridor.

"Let's go!" he said.

away. "Let

he said, his grip tightened as he

go, I'll find you and make your life miserable!" she

Ivy adjusted her dress and followed

Collins here, though!" The female doctor shouted after them. "He might be the

turned to her. "Thank

and when they reached

sorry," the nurse whispered, but Ivy ignored

led her outside, frowned, and

a ride. She had failed, and now

of nowhere, flashes erupted around her. Reporters surrounded her, poking their mics

do you have to say about Mason

your

come to the hospital to get solutions for your

Ivy. She ran as fast as she could, but they followed her. She stumbled, broke a heel in the process, but didn't stop until she

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