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.”

you, Mrs. Clark,” Verena said, managing a tight

Miss Reed,”

with the medicine for Verena’s fever, he watched her take

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window, Verena watched as Lucas and Belinda walked away together, her

the weak and humble woman she remembered; she was now her rival in love, a formidable

in

Surgery Department of Grand Plains General Hospital, Belinda was assisting Deputy Chief Physician Darlene with patient rounds. As they entered a room,

as they entered, saying,

Darlene greeted with

the

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