The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 133

Tristan was still reeling, unable to comprehend how Ashlyn, who was perfectly fine moments ago, had suddenly been rushed to the emergency room,

“Dad, I’m going to head to the hospital to check on her, You guys go ahead and eat. If anything comes up, I’ll call.”

The tone in his voice suggested that Ashlyn’s condition was far from optimistic,

Marcel set down his knife and fork, looking at Tristan intently, “What exactly happened? is she really sick, or is this just another one of her acts?”

Ashlyn’s history of faking illnesses was no news to the Schnabel family, who had endured her theatrics more times than they could count. Their pained expressions spoke volumes about the toll her antics had taken on them.

Tristan spoke earnestly, “The call was from the operating room at the hospital. They said she’s in critical condition, and they also mentioned that Mom has been mentally unstable and inquired about any history of mental illness. I’ve never heard of such things, and they wouldn’t make this up. I better go and see for myself.”

Even though Ashlyn and Marcel were divorced, she was still Tristan’s mother. In a moment teetering between life and death, he felt compelled to be there.

Marcel nodded, glancing at the Schnabel children. “Sienna, stay put at home. No need for you to go. Noella, take Palmer with you, and Ulrich, you should go too.”

Ulrich was a prodigy in medicine; one look at Ashlyn, and he’d know what was wrong.

Noella pressed her lips together. “Ulrich, you don’t need to go. I can handle it.”

Ulrich’s arm seemed to be in bad shape; he hadn’t lifted it during dinner, and for a surgeon, hands are indispensable. Noella was worried that making the trip might worsen his injury.

She nodded slightly towards Marcel, who understood.

His granddaughter was also a gifted healer, perhaps not far behind Ulrich. She chose not to brag about her skills to the family, not wanting to cause worry.

Marcel knew that mastering such medical expertise, aside from requiring exceptional talent, must have involved immense effort. Before rejoining the Schnabels, who knew how much hardship she had faced? If she wanted to share this secret just between the two of them, Marcel was more than happy to oblige.

“Alright, Ulrich just got back and must be tired. Let Noella and Palmer handle this. See what the situation is and manage it as you see fit. I’ll stay out of it.”

Marcel had no desire to see Ashlyn again. Their relationship had deteriorated to the point of mutual loathing. But for now, he chose to maintain a facade of civility.

for the coat hanging behind him and draped it over

me accompany you. I’m a doctor and I can be of help,”

head, whispering so only Ulrich

taken

he had accidentally aggravated it while eating, betraying his discomfort? He realized it must be Noella’s attentiveness

she was concerned about his injury, Ulrich felt a rush of warmth and nearly burst

an angel his

Noella hurried to Imperial

OR, they found Yvonne crying uncontrollably, as if Ashlyn

what’s the situation

see a

unsophisticated country girl come along too?

noticing Palmer’s proximity to Noella and felt a pang of

Why didn’t he glance at her? She was just

$

then fainted. I don’t know

What did

face, but the caretaker said Grandma did it to herself. The hospital won’t let me see the security footage. Dad, do you think someone’s trying to harm

as she spoke.

the doctor emerged from the OR. “Mr. Schnabel, the patient’s condition is still fluctuating: she needs to be observed in the ICU for

is my mom okay for

But she’s mentally unstable. Does the patient have a drug dependency?”

dumbfounded. What did

for that sort of thing, Please, take good care of her. Use the best medication and serpent, Wis, the Schnatate, WY

the doctor

a

stood aside, taking in the sight of Ashlyn connected to stilator,

at Tristan, Gad, are

going to need you, Noella and are heading back Don’t you two

at Tristan,