Anastasia had arrived at Hork General Hospital. She asked the doctor from the emergency department and ran toward Penelopeâs ward.
âJasonâ¦â
Jason stood outside the door, conversing with the doctor.
âMrs. Gunn is at an advanced age. If she is to have another operation at her age, we need to have a professional medical team and hire specialists. In Bricaes, specialists donât take appointments and are expensive. Mrs. Gunn may not be able to wait.â The doctor sighed and continued to advise. âI suggest that you give up if your family does not have the means to sustain the treatments.â
Jason stood at the door, looked desolate, and stated, âMoney is not a problem. Doctor.â
âItâs not a monetary problemâ The doctor sighed and continued. âItâs not that easy to make an appointment with a specialist. especially without the right connections. That is beyond my limitations.
Moreover, at Mrs. Gunnâs ageâ¦â
The doctor stopped in mid-sentence The doctor added. âDo you think itâs necessary to continue with the treatment?â
Jason clenched the check-up report and answered. âI have promised to let my grandma live to a ripe old age of 100.â
The doctor sighed and advised. âThatâs how it is if surgery is needed. That is the name and phone number of the specialist. It is impossible to make an appointment without personal connections. You can give that a try.â
Jason held the paper and was silent for a long time.
âHow is Grandma Penelope Anastasia ran over and asked in a low voice.
Jason looked up and glanced at Anastasia Anastasia gasped at the sight of Jasonâs bloodshot eyes.
âI-Is it very serious?â Anastasia inquired in a trembling voice.
Jason answered hoarsely. âItâs unlikely Grandma can hold on, Anastasia.â
Anastasia knew the importance of Penelope to Jace âGive me the specialistâs number Leave it to me Anastasta reached out to take the number in Jasonâs hand.
âDo you know of someone? Jason asked.
Anastasia was not sure she could pull it off So, she said, âI can ask around Leave this to me. Take good care of Grandma Penelope.â
âHave you divorced Alastor yet, Anastasia?â Jason took Anastasiaâs hand and asked.
Anastasia took a deep breath and looked away before she answered, âI have already said it before. I will not get a divorce.â Disappointment flashed in Jasonâs eyes while he let go of Anastasiaâs wrist.
âIf you are going to beg for Alastorâs help to reach the specialist, then I donât need it. I have my own ways. Jason reached out to snatch back the specialistâs phone number.
However, Anastasia clenched her fist and said, âNo. I donât need to beg for his help.â
âIn truth, I really do not need to beg him. Itâs just an exchange of resources,â she thought.
âReally?â Jason asked Anastasia in disbelief.
âYes, really.â Anastasia nodded and glanced toward Penelope, deep in her sleep. She said, âTake good care of Grandma Penelope. Iâll call you if there is any news.â
âAnastasia?â Jason chased after her and shouted her name anxiously when she reached the hospital hall.
Anastasia paused in her steps and turned to look at Jason.
âDonât look back,â Jason said and stepped forward nervously. He didnât want Anastasia to look back.
However, Anastasia had already turned her head subconsciously.
Alastor was standing in the VIP examination area of the obstetrics and gynecology department. He had accompanied Felicia for some kind of check-up.
Felicia had basically leaned against Alastorâs body and looked pale.
Alastor was holding a thermos cup, which he handed to Felicia.
It looked extremely cozy. They had the seeming appearance of husband and wife to those who did not know the truth The scene before her made Anastasia feel an intense ache. Then, a gush of warmth rushed to her head.
Jason grabbed Anastasiaâs wrist and dragged her to the safe passage. âDivorce him. All that he can give, I can give to you too, Anastasia. Jason wanted Anastasia to get a divorce.
Anastasia felt dizzy and almost lost her balance.
Anastasia was having a nosebleed and felt her head spinning wildly.
âWhat can you give me?â Anastasia leered and retorted ironically, âBe realistic, Jason. Iâll help you settle Grandma Penelopeâs surgery and all the expenses. You can leave Hork when she gets better.â
âAnastasia, actually Iâm-âJason was nervous and wanted to explain.