Chapter 277

Laurel’s POV

“Doctor,” I said after being wheeled into the examination room, “do you know who I am?”

I put on my most confident smile. “I’m Laurel Rose, Hollywood star and Blake Parker’s fiancée.”

The attending physician nodded politely. “Yes, I know. Mr. Parker introduced you moments ago.”

My smile faltered. “So…”

I bit my lip and grabbed his hand. “Blake and I are about to get married. If he discovers I’ve been lying, everything will fall apart.”

“Won’t you help me?”

The doctor’s expression remained neutral. “How exactly would you like us to help, Miss Rose?”

Seeing his calm response gave me hope. Maybe this nightmare could still be fixed.

I sat up straighter. “Just hide the examination results. Let Blake keep believing I have terminal cancer.”

“It doesn’t need to be forever. When we’re married, I’ll figure out how to come clean. No one will question your diagnosis.”

smile. “Once I’m Blake’s wife, I can make it worth your while.

didn’t want

doctor exchanged glances

and pen. “Write us a statement, Miss Rose. So we can claim the money after we’ve done our

something I’d thrown out. There was no way I could get that kind of money from Blake anytime soon. My first priority would be fixing my

they might tell Blake

wrote the statement, cleverly only promising the donation without mentioning why.

the doctor seemed satisfied. “Though we’ve agreed to help, we should still do an

nodded and cooperated with

slumped in my wheelchair, acting appropriately weak as

Thalia and Olivia

something was wrong. Blake sat apart from them, legs crossed, watching me

ran

“Blake darling…” I called.

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ignored me, looking at the doctor instead. “What

suspected, Miss

struck me. “Doctor, didn’t

digestive system shows no

Silence filled the hallway.

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