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.

spent the entire night on the sofa, sleepless, Eileen’s mind was filled with thoughts of her memories with

Bryan with the document later today, he would

necessary funds. Although Bryan didn’t have any feelings for her, there had been a

have felt some sense of satisfaction, but

suit and stepped into her high

which had turned white from gripping the portfolio so tightly,

her phone rang; it was Bryan, asking her to collect a suit from

hand, she

empty for a few days, yet it still carried the distinct scent of Bryan,

shades of black and gray, reflecting his

walked up the stairs to the second floor with caution and pushed open the

struck her: this

true identity was exposed, it was possible she would

resolving herself for what was to come, she turned and entered the study next

the computer desk and sat down in

placed it inside a book on the right side,

then swiftly collected his suit and

she left her

in Bryan’s top-floor office, Vivian and Kian were seated on

without knocking, to

knock before entering, Eileen?”

assuming she was

“Vivian, remember why we’re here today. Let’s avoid any unnecessary conflict.” Heeding Kian’s advice, Vivian paused, then returned to her seat, her eyes momentarily resting on Eileen’s flat stomach. She

Bryan said

the lounge, placed the suit inside, and

later, Bryan appeared, his eyes catching the Kraft paper bag

to him. Bryan took the bag and walked over to where

contains documents about my wife and the divorce agreement. You can

skipped a beat, her eyes locked on the Kraft paper bag resting on the tea table. Was Bryan really leaving her future to be

was palpable as she bit her lower lip,

was holding the bag wrong, revealing only the back

for him?” Vivian muttered, her fingers gripping the corner of the photo, ready to pull it out. Her actions were abruptly halted by the office door swinging open, and the butler entered, supporting

the documents she was holding to the floor. Simultaneously,

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

conceal it, her attention sharply

turn seventy, she had entered the room with vibrant energy. Her gray hair was neatly styled into a bun at

draping over her shoulder. She was dressed in a purple brocade dress that lent her an air of refined

walked up

Your antics forced me

poised. It seemed he had half-expected Stella might hit him, so he had subtly bowed his head

she had encountered Stella numerous times, she was always struck

to avoid Vivian, but now, she

poise, Vivian quickly stood up and

see you, Mrs. Dawson. When I visited

unusually respectful and