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

was about to speak again when his doctor buddy came hustling over, urgency written all over his face. “Collins, hold up, there’s

Mirabella, he clammed up, switching gears. “Ah, sorry, am

the pills were a gift

nodded. “Sure

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

the sofa ast Collins entered. His eyes were locked on Collins, and

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 while discussing some

in Nikolai’s hand, pausing before he

Nikolai’s excitement intensified. “Does your friend have a background in pharmacology? Could you introduce

aback by Nikolai’s fervor–it was a side

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