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.

the entire night on the sofa, sleepless, Eileen’s

when she presented Bryan with

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

have felt some sense of

suit and stepped into her high heels, bracing herself to face the challenges ahead

which had turned white from gripping the portfolio so tightly, betrayed the nervousness

into the car, her phone rang; it was

in hand,

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

shades of black and gray,

caution and pushed open the door to Bryan’s bedroom. The bedding had changed

troubling thought struck her: this might be her last time

it was possible she would

herself for what was to

the computer desk and sat down in the chair he frequently used. Her thoughts

and placed it inside a book on the

his suit and left for

leaving, she left her

the company, in Bryan’s top-floor office, Vivian and Kian were

without knocking, to which Vivian voiced her

knock before entering, Eileen?” Vivian

and assuming she was here for work. “I’m here to bring

any unnecessary conflict.” Heeding Kian’s advice, Vivian paused, then returned to her seat, her

the suit,” Bryan said from the

the lounge, placed the suit inside, and then

Bryan appeared, his eyes catching

and walked over to where Vivian and Kian

the divorce agreement. You can have it,” he

bag resting on the tea table.

bit her lower lip, watching Vivian reach eagerly

the bag wrong, revealing

to see what kind of woman Bryan’s grandmother has chosen 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 Stella as she walked

shudder, Vivian dropped the documents she was holding to the floor.

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

quickly, she stepped on the photo to conceal it, her attention sharply turning

turn seventy, she had entered the room with vibrant energy. Her gray hair

silver chain hung from her gold-rimmed glasses, draping over her shoulder. She was dressed in a purple brocade dress that lent her an air of

walked up

forced me to

Bryan 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

had previously traveled extensively to avoid Vivian, but now, she

and moved towards Stella,

Mrs. Dawson. When I visited two days ago, you weren’t around,”

tone was unusually