Chapter 68:

She pulled out her phone, tapping on her contacts app in preparation to add Verena’s number.

Verena’s expression stiffened slightly, though she maintained a polite yet firm smile. “No need for that, Mrs. Clark, but thank you for the offer.”

“Oh? What’s the matter? Why don’t you want my number, Miss Reed?” Belinda chuckled, her tone laced with mockery as she met Verena’s gaze. “Is it that your ailments can only be soothed by Lucas?”

Verena’s composed facade momentarily faltered, a flicker of discomfort crossing her face as Belinda’s sharp words struck a nerve.

“Definitely not!” Verena responded instantly, her voice betraying no hint of sincerity. She then offered a smile and added, “I wouldn’t want to trouble you, Mrs. Clark. But since you’re so generous, I’ll happily accept your offer. Here’s my number…”

After saving Verena’s number on her phone, Belinda made a quick call to verify it. “All set then. Miss Reed, anytime you feel ill, even in the middle of the night, just call me.”

Mrs. Clark,” Verena

welcome, Miss Reed,”

medicine for Verena’s fever, he

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Lucas and Belinda walked away together, her hands curling into fists involuntarily. She had

remembered; she was now her rival in love,

in

the Cardiac Surgery Department of Grand Plains General Hospital, Belinda was assisting Deputy Chief Physician Darlene with patient rounds. As they entered a room, Belinda caught sight of a middle-aged woman

up as they entered,

Darlene greeted

patient in the hospital room, was

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