Chapter 110

Mandy’s eyes popped wide open, disbelief etching every feature of her face as her speech stumbled over itself in shock. “How… How could that be? Her medicine… I even went to the trouble of showing it to a doctor, and he said that the medication was…”

Her words were abruptly cut short by another interjection from Dr. Ray. “Which doctor did you consult? Someone from our hospital? If it was one of our doctors, I’d have him escorted out immediately! Or do you think I am just a figurehead without any knowledge of pharmacology?” Dr. Ray shook his head, clearly exasperated. Talking to some people didn’t just reveal their emotional intelligence, but it laid bare their intellect as well. Some folks seemed sharp, but they left much to be desired in certain areas.

Mandy’s face flickered between shades of pale and flushed as she battled with

embarrassment, especially stung by Dr. Ray’s last two sentences, which were a clear jab at

her.

Mandy’s mouth opened and closed, as she hesisted to reply. She knew she was in the wrong, lowered her voice, and awkwardly tried to explain, “Dr. Ray, you’ve got it all wrong. I didn’t mean that… It’s just… my foster daughter is clueless about these things. She grew up in the sticks, so how could she possibly source quality medication for my mother?”

and strode out of the room. Dr. Erik merely gave Mandy a cryptic smile before following Dr. Ray out.

possession of such precious medicine couldn’t possibly be a simple country bumpkin. Even if she didn’t

and Dr. Erik departed, Mandy’s expression was a mix of ugly and awkward. She stood there, feeling like a clown,

Mirabella, her words laced with spite. “You must be quite pleased, seeing me make a fool of myself in

curled into a mysterious, light smile. “Did I ever tell you about the value of

Mirabella made a few days ago about the worth of her

of medicine?” Mandy let out a self–deprecating snort. “Do you feel proud now? Like you’ve played us all

any longer, her voice filled with disappointment. “You misunderstand and then pin

unreasonable.”

Mom, who is your real

Chapter 110

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