Florence, Jane, and Dakota were delighted by the doctor's presence. They
could tell that he came from an
impressive background just from how James described him. Jane and Dakota
believed they deserved the best. such as seeing a skilled doctor like Fen
ton Reyes.
"James. Dr. Reyes is a legend in Stonia. How did you get him to show up?"
Florence asked curiously.
James smiled. "Well, it wasn't me. It was Mr. Langford who arranged for D
r. Reyes to see Aunt Jane."
"Mr. Langford?" Florence's eyes lit up upon hearing the name.
Luis Langford was an aristocrat from Stonia who wielded great wealth and
influence. He was also well-
connected in the military and the government. More importantly, the Lang
ford family was a close friend of the Nicholson family of Glenstead, Morc
over, the Glenstead Nicholsons were greatly interested in an arranged mar
riage between Luis and Dahlia. In other words, if Dahlia was willing, she
could marry into
the wealthy Langford family in no time, elevating the entire family to gr
eater heights!
"That's very thoughtful of Mr. Langford! He immediately asked for a skill
ed doctor to see my mom after hearing about her sickness. This way, Dr. R
eyes!" Dakota led the old man to Jane's bed.
He asked, "Where are you hurting?"
"I have a headache! My head feels like it's splitting in hall!" Jane scru
nched up her face. She seemed feeble and lifeless.
"I'll take a look." The old man carefully placed his stethoscope on Jane.
A few moments later, he replied, There doesn't seem to be an issue. I as
sume you are just sleep–
deprived and stressed out." With that, he took out a medicine bottle and
poured three white pills. "Take one pill a day for three days, and you'll
be fine."
*Awesome! Thank you. Dr. Reyes." Jane was beyond joyful. Florence took th
e chance to suck up to the doctor," You're indeed the legendary Dr. Reyes
! You managed to cure an illness that has gotten many doctors in a bind!
"Hmph! That Rhys guy was fear–
mongering when he said my mom would cough up blood! He's talking crap. A
fake like him should be dealt with!" Dakota said unhappily."
"Right! When I'm recovered, I will get him!" Jane swallowed a pill. Howev
er, her headache only worsened after that, to the point where she was in
greater pain and drenched in cold sweat.
As she was about to question the doctor, she coughed violently, her face
red from the exertion.
"Mom! What happened? Are you okay?" Dakota asked her with concern. Soon,
Jane opened her mouth and coughed up a mouthful of blood that splattered
across her face.
"What was that?"
Everyone in the room was shocked by Jane's declining condition. They exch
anged confused glances with each other.
A frantic Dakota hurriedly called for the doctor. "Dr. Reyes, what's wron
g? Why did she cough up blood?"
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"That's odd. I'll take another look." The old man furrowed his brow and w
ent ahead with the checkup. Not long
after, his expression became grim as he sighed. "I am sorry. Your mother
has a terminal illness. She's in the late stage. I'm afraid she doesn't h
ave much time left."
"Huh? A terminal illness?" The people in the room were stunned. Didn't Dr
. Reyes just say that Jane would be line? Why did he suddenly change his
diagnosis?
"I am not knowledgeable enough to help you with this. I shall take my lea
ve now." The old man hung his head in shame. Then, he shook his head and
stood up to leave. The others stared at him agape and panicked soon
after.
"Headaches on the first day, coughing up blood on the second day, and par
alysis on the third day. Was that guy right?" Jane mumbled to herself and
suddenly broke into a scream. "Quick! Get Dustin Rhys back here!
Now!"