Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 77

Chapter 77:

“Dr. White, did Eileen just come to pay my medical bills?” Ruby asked as she sat down across from Emilio, her smile both kind and inwardly anxious.

Emilio sighed and said, “Yes, she transferred another four hundred thousand dollars to your hospital account.”

Ruby’s heart fluttered at the mention of the amount. She knew Eileen must have worked tirelessly to gather such a significant sum.

“Dr. White, I’d like to switch back to the medication I was on before. But please don’t tell Eileen. Let her keep the money in my account. It will help her when I’m gone,” Ruby requested.

Emilio sighed again. “I understand your concern, but you’ve been placed on this new experimental treatment. Switching back might not be as effective and could deteriorate your condition.”

Ruby paused, absorbing his words, then asked, “How much longer can I expect to live if I go back to using the previous medication?”

“It depends,” Emilio answered, showing her two fingers. “Likely no more than two years, maybe just one.”

Ruby bit her lip, pondering the reality of having potentially only one year.

Emilio then moved to sit closer to Ruby, speaking with gentle earnestness. “Eileen deeply cares about you. It would cause her sorrow to discover later that you did this without her knowing.”

Ruby smiled. There was a mixture of understanding and resignation crossing her features. “I get it, but I can’t let myself be a burden to her any longer.”

With determination, she inhaled deeply and said, “One year is a lot. I’ve fought this illness on and off for six years. If it’s my time, I won’t resist.”

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Emilio watched Ruby, torn. Though it wasn’t illegal to change a patient’s medication at their request, the ethical implications troubled him.

What if Eileen wanted to use more of her resources to extend Ruby’s life?

As Emilio grappled with these thoughts, his phone rang.

He excused himself and left the room to take the call.

Left alone, Ruby’s eyes welled with tears, and her lips quivered faintly, reflecting the weight of her decision.

A few minutes later, Emilio returned to the room, visibly happy. “There’s no need to switch your medication now. I’ve just been informed by the administration that your medication costs have been reverted to the trial period rates.”

“Then, how much will it be?” Ruby inquired, apprehension in her voice.

“It will cost two hundred thousand dollars a month,” Emilio replied.

This amount was still considerably higher than her previous medication, and it was within the trial period’s pricing. Ruby believed there was a possibility the price could go higher again.

Despite this news, Ruby remained resolute. “Dr. White, please proceed with my earlier request. I will sign for the medication expenses myself. Please ensure this remains confidential from my daughter.”

Her tone was firm, signaling her determination and making it clear that she would not be easily dissuaded if Emilio objected.

The morning sun broke across the horizon, casting its rays on Eileen’s face. Her eyelids fluttered open, revealing bloodshot eyes from a night devoid of sleep.

She looked exhausted.

on the sofa, sleepless, Eileen’s mind was filled with thoughts of

presented Bryan with the document

reminder that she had secured the necessary funds. Although Bryan didn’t have any feelings for her, there had

have felt some sense of satisfaction, but her emotions remained heavy and

a crisp, new business suit and stepped into her high heels, bracing herself to face the

white from gripping the portfolio so

climbed into the car, her phone rang; it was Bryan,

key in hand, she drove directly

days, yet it still carried the distinct scent of Bryan, a reminder

decorated in shades of black and gray, reflecting his stern and

open the door to Bryan’s bedroom. The bedding had changed since

this might

she would never get the

resolving herself for what was to come, she turned and

sat down in

she finished the letter and placed it inside a book on the right side, where he would surely

swiftly collected his suit

left her spare

top-floor office, Vivian and

to which Vivian voiced

you usually knock before entering, Eileen?” Vivian asked

Vivian’s casual attire and assuming she was here for work. “I’m here to bring Mr. Dawson his

today. Let’s avoid any unnecessary conflict.” Heeding Kian’s advice, Vivian

the suit,” Bryan said from the

slowly into the lounge, placed the suit inside, and

eyes catching the Kraft paper

the bag and walked over to where Vivian and Kian were seated,

wife and the divorce agreement. You can

on the Kraft paper bag resting on the tea table. Was Bryan really leaving her

her lower lip, watching Vivian reach

started to unfold the documents, but she was holding the bag wrong, revealing only the back of the information and a

him?” Vivian muttered, her fingers gripping the corner of the photo, ready to pull it out. Her actions

the floor. Simultaneously, the photo slipped out, fluttering to land by Eileen’s

face down, the sunlight managed to illuminate it. From her angle, Eileen could just make out the faint

the photo to conceal it, her

the room with vibrant energy. Her gray hair was neatly

She was dressed in a purple

age, her eyes held a cunning sharpness. She walked up to

rascal! Your antics forced me

looked somewhat embarrassed, yet he remained poised. It seemed he had half-expected Stella might hit him, so he had subtly bowed

she had encountered Stella numerous times, she was

previously traveled extensively to avoid Vivian, but now, she

up and moved

good to see you, Mrs. Dawson. When I visited two days

unusually respectful