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

when she presented Bryan with the document

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

she should have felt some sense of satisfaction,

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

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

rang; it was Bryan, asking

in hand, she

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

shades of black and

and pushed open the door to Bryan’s bedroom. The

her: this might be her

identity was exposed, it was possible she would never get the opportunity to

breath as if resolving herself for what was to come, she turned and entered

desk and sat down in the

and placed it inside a book on the right side, where he

collected his suit and left for

leaving, she left her spare key

top-floor office, Vivian and Kian were

without knocking, to which Vivian voiced her

you usually knock before entering, Eileen?” Vivian asked

and Miss Warren,” Eileen greeted, noting Vivian’s casual attire and assuming she was here for work. “I’m

from her seat but was stopped by Kian, who gently reminded her, “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

the suit,” Bryan

into the lounge, placed the suit inside, and then

appeared, his eyes catching

Eileen handed it to him. Bryan took the bag and walked over to where Vivian and Kian were seated, setting it down on the

and the divorce agreement. You can

paper bag resting on the tea table. Was Bryan really leaving her future to be decided by

she bit her lower lip, watching Vivian reach eagerly for

the bag wrong, revealing only the back

kind of woman Bryan’s grandmother has chosen for him?” Vivian muttered, her fingers gripping the corner of the photo, ready to pull it

a shudder, Vivian dropped the documents she was holding to the floor. Simultaneously, the photo slipped out,

down, the sunlight managed to illuminate it. From her angle, Eileen could

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

with vibrant energy. Her gray hair

her shoulder. She was dressed in a purple brocade dress

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

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

encountered Stella numerous times, she was

Vivian, but now, she blamed Bryan

stood up and moved towards Stella, gracefully

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

was unusually