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.‘

amused by the resemblance

about to speak again when his doctor buddy came hustling over, urgency written all over his

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

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

doctor nodded. “Sure thing.”

Collins to his own office, the doctor headed for Dr. Ray’s office. Though puzzled, Collins

stood up from the sofa ast Collins entered. His eyes were locked on Collins, and in his hand, he held

previously appraised scents for James. He and Dr. Ray were old friends and had run into

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

that, Nikolai’s excitement intensified. “Does your friend have a background in

taken aback by Nikolai’s fervor–it was a side of his longtime

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