Chapter 200

“Mirabella, what brings you to the hospital?”

Collins was in for a routine prescription pickup and to check on a pal, but bumping into Mirabella was a curveball. Hospitals aren’t exactly social hubs like malls, so he gave her the once–over before asking with genuine concern, “Are you feeling okay, Mirabella?”

Mirabella nodded politely at Collins. “I’m fine. Just visiting a classmate’s family member who’s under the weather.”

“Gotcha,” Collins said with a grin. “Heading home now?”

“Yep.”

“Perfect timing–I’m about to take off, too. Mind if I give you a lift?” Collins offered warmly. Such a lovely young lady shouldn’t wander home alone–it was not safe.

“No need to trouble yourself. I’ll just hail a cab,” Mirabella declined, her expression cool and detached, practically screaming ‘Back off. We’re not tight.‘

nose, amused by the resemblance in the sibling’s frosty facades.

his doctor buddy came hustling over, urgency written all over

of Mirabella, he clammed

pills were a gift from Mirabella… Collins cleared his throat and suggested, “Let’s talk in your

nodded. “Sure thing.”

own office, the doctor headed for Dr. Ray’s office. Though puzzled, Collins didn’t

Dr. Ray’s office, there was also a silver–haired elder, who stood up from the sofa ast Collins entered. His eyes were locked on Collins, and in

did you get this medication?” asked the elder, none other than Nikolai, who had previously appraised scents for James. He and Dr. Ray were old friends and had run into Collins

in Nikolai’s hand, pausing before he replied, “A friend gave it

your friend have

by Nikolai’s fervor–it

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