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.‘

by the resemblance

doctor buddy came hustling over, urgency written all over his face. “Collins, hold up, there’s something

the moment he caught sight of Mirabella, he clammed up, switching gears. “Ah, sorry, am I interrupting?”

all.” But considering the pills were a gift from Mirabella… Collins cleared his throat

doctor nodded. “Sure

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

from the sofa ast Collins entered. His

medication?” asked the elder, none other than Nikolai, who had previously appraised scents for James. He and Dr. Ray

the pill in Nikolai’s hand, pausing before

friend have a background in pharmacology? Could you introduce us?”

unfold, Dr. Ray was taken aback by Nikolai’s fervor–it was a side of his

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