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.‘

that, Collins touched his nose, amused by the resemblance in

came hustling over, urgency written all over his

of Mirabella, he clammed up, switching

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

nodded. “Sure thing.”

his own office, the doctor headed for Dr. Ray’s

there was also a silver–haired elder, who stood up from the sofa ast Collins entered. His eyes were locked

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

hand, pausing before he replied, “A friend gave it to

friend have a background in

Dr. Ray was taken aback by Nikolai’s fervor–it was a

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