Chapter 653

Chapter 653 Merely Answering The Call

From the moment Josiah appeared in the clinic, his gaze never left Lysander.

The young nurses had all taken notice.

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“I came to see Dr. Thorne for treatment,” he said with a charming smile. He then addressed Lysander, “I was exposed to a bit of cold wind, and it seems my cold has worsened.”

The young nurses couldn’t tell he was sick but still joined their companion in their playful banter. “Well, you’ll have to seek out Dr. Thorne then. When it comes to medical matters, we nurses aren’t exactly experts, you know.”

As they spoke, the group surged forward, pushing Lysander right into the center. They all assumed that she was just too shy to step forward.

Lysander was nudged and stumbled several steps forward, nearly falling into Josiah’s arms.

Thankfully, she had been a doctor for a long time and carried an aura of authority that commanded respect. The young nurses didn’t dare to cross the line too much, and as soon as they sensed they had, they quickly let go and scrambled away, pushing and shoving each other in their haste.

Lysander steadied herself, let out a sigh, and asked Josiah, “Have you taken your medicine?”

Josiah sat casually on the chair prepared for the patient being examined, responding earnestly, “I’ve taken both the gastric and cold medicine, and I’ve also had warm water, but I still don’t feel well.”

Before leaving in the morning. Lysander had checked his temperature. Although he looked pale now, the abnormal flush from the fever had mostly faded. She asked, “Where exactly do you feel unwell? If it’s your stomach, you should go back and lie down as soon as possible.”

“It’s not just my stomach. I woke up with a splitting headache and my throat was as dry as if I’d swallowed a burning coal,” Josiah answered truthfully. After he finished helping the children with their homework, his symptoms had even worsened.

Lysander picked up on the hoarseness in his voice. She took out a flashlight and said, “Open your mouth.”

Josiah did as instructed.

Lysander studied his throat carefully and advised, “Your tonsils seem to be inflamed. In such a situation, it’s best to drink plenty of water and talk less. Do you want to get an IV drip? It might help you recover faster.”

Josiah was particularly engrossed, perfectly embodying the role of a patient seeking medical help.

A twitch played at the corner of Lysander’s mouth, and she couldn’t help but suspect he had some unusual roleplaying fetish. But considering they were in a clinic, she couldn’t voice such an awkward question. All she could do was advise him in a routine manner, “You’re young, so it would be better to use antibiotics. sparingly.”

Wasn’t it just pretending to be strangers?

She could also do it, and in fact, it was even more convenient for her to play the role of a doctor. After saying this, she genuinely tore off a prescription note and wrote him a medical order.

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Josiah could only earnestly discuss with her, “I want to recover quickly. Otherwise, if I continue to be sick. it will cause trouble for you.”

A high fever could potentially be lethal. Lysander, concerned that something would really happen to him in the countryside, reluctantly suggested, “Why don’t you get an IV drip for a day to bring down the inflammation? There’s no room left in the ward. Would you rather have the drip in the consultation room or outside in the s

Naturally, Josiah chose to be in the clinic.

After Lysander had finished the paperwork, she was about to hand it over to the young nurses, but she realized that all three of them had already disappeared. She called out toward the corridor, “Is anyone there? There’s a patient here who needs an IV drip!”

“Dr. Thorne, we’re all tied up! You’ll have to do it yourself!”

Lysander wasn’t sure if it was genuine or just an act. Regardless, at first glance, everyone did seem to have their own tasks to attend to.

Hence, Lysander had no other choice but to fetch the IV equipment herself. She sterilized Josiah’s hand with a cotton swab soaked in iodine, saying, “It’s been quite a few years since I last personally inserted an IV needle, so I won’t be as skilled as a nurse.”

Unfazed. Josiah remarked, “No worries. If the first attempt doesn’t work, we’ll try twice. If that still doesn’t work, we can switch hands.”

He subtly tensed his arm, accepting the notion that anything given by Lysander, even if it caused him pain, was worth it.

Lysander’s skills were far more deft and adept than anticipated, the sharp pain lasting only for a fleeting moment before it vanished. She tore off the medical tape that was previously stuck on her sleeve, securing the needle in place before saying, “Just leave your hand like this. Don’t move it around.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she picked up the iron tray, ready to leave.

Josiah swiftly reached out, clutching a corner of Lysander’s lab coat. With a voice thick from his cold, he asked, “Have all the other patients been taken care of?”

“Yes.” Lysander paused, asking, “Do you need anything else?”

Josiah fell silent before saying, “Could you sit with me for a while? This is a consultation room, so if anyone else comes, they will definitely look for you here.”

“You have something to say?”

“Right.” Josiah added, “I didn’t get a chance to tell you about your mother and sister yesterday.”

“How are they doing?”

Josiah patted the long wooden bench beside him. “Take a seat first.”

After a brief silence, Lysander carefully set down the iron tray.

However, she didn’t sit next to him. Instead, she sat behind the long table that served as a desk in the consultation room.

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Josiah knew that her silence was her agreement, and so, he went ahead and spoke the words he had prepared earlier.

“I’ve had people keeping an eye on Mdm. Laura and Michelle all this time. After Mr. Maverick’s burial, Mdm. Laura was heartbroken and hasn’t been able to recover from the shock. For now, she’s staying with relatives back in her hometown.”

“Which relative?”

“It should be your cousin’s house on your mother’s side.”

Unconsciously, Lysander’s hand resting on the table tightened.

Upon witnessing her state, Josiah understood that she was concerned about her family’s situation yet feared confronting the pain of losing her father. He paused for a moment before continuing to speak in a softer tone.

“The ones who handled the arrangements for your father’s burial were your cousin’s family. Those who went to the countryside to help have reported back to me about the situation there. You can trust your cousin and his wife. They’ve been very supportive toward your mother. As for Michelle, she initially wanted to stay with Mdm. Laura for a bit longer, but with her exams approaching, she had to return to school. She’s probably busy catching up on the lessons she missed.”

“It’s better that she’s busy.” Lysander murmured almost inaudibly. “When people have too much free time, they tend to overthink. Besides, Michelle should prioritize her studies now.”

Before she could ask, Josiah continued to discuss the Thorne family’s matters.

“After you left, Mdm. Molly and Mr. Howard were constantly worried. However, they’ve recently come to terms with it. As long as you are able to do what you want, they’re at peace. My mom and Eleanor accompanied Mdm. Molly to the hospital to meet the doctor you mentioned, and they’re following his treatment plan. By the way, Mr. Howard personally went back to Thorne Constructions and Energies. He’s planning to retire and spend his twilight years at home once he’s found a trustworthy professional manager to entrust the business to…”

Josiah detailed every aspect of her family’s situation, sparing no detail. By the end, his already sore throat had become even more uncomfortable.

Lysander handed him a packet of throat lozenges and said, “Thank you for going out of your way to come all this way to tell me this.”

“I didn’t come here specifically to tell you this,” Josiah casually took a throat lozenge and popped it into hist mouth. Once his throat felt somewhat soothed, he deliberately spoke to her in an overly serious tone. “I’m merely answering the nation’s call to aid the medical conditions in remote areas.”

He would only use that tone when he was joking.

As it was approaching midday, the sun had ascended to its zenith in the sky. The gentle sunlight streamed through the doors and windows, gradually warming the otherwise cold examination room.

Josiah slightly squinted his eyes and said, “See, I don’t need to step outside to bask in the sun.”

Bathed in sunlight, Lysander listened to his words, feeling an inexplicable warmth spreading within her. She opened up and said, “Actually. I’m not as upset as I was when I first left. Isn’t it said that the death of a loved one is an unforgettable pain that lasts forever? I suddenly realized this on the day I left the hospital.

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However, this didn’t mean I was going to wallow in it and torment myself. My father, if he is watching from above, wouldn’t want me to be downcast for too long. He was a strong–willed man, and he taught me to be resilient and brave, to face adversity head–on.”

“Indeed,” said Josiah, noticing that she was now able to talk about Maverick with relative calmness. While he felt relieved for her, his heart still ached. He advised, “You know, your temperament is quite similar to his.”

Lysander gave a faint smile. “Horrible and stubborn?”

“No, not at all,” Josiah said. “Having your own determination and dreams is actually very challenging. Take me, for example. I’ve never really thought about what I wanted to be when I grew up. From the moment I was born. I was groomed to be the heir of Guerra Group. I never had the chance to consider doing anything else.”

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