Chapter 435 Got Beat like a Drum
Some time ago, the unfortunate Mrs. Bourbon had fallen victim to the lethal poison, C30, a toxin with no known antidote. It was Abella who had come to her rescue.In those moments, Mrs. Medici hadn't made the connection between her daughter and the prodigious Dr. Abbott. The medical community was abuzz with whispers that Dr. Abbott was, in fact, a man!"No wonder Mrs. Bourbon referred to you as an enigma...you're truly remarkable, capable of anything!" Mrs. Medici, brimming with excitement, cradled Abella's face in her hands and showered her with praise. "If your grandparents knew that it was you who treated them, their surprise and pride would surpass even mine!"She had never anticipated Abella to excel in every facet of life.Not only the Bourbon family, but even the Medici clan would be overjoyed to have such an extraordinary daughter-in-law, if the opportunity arose!Tom found himself stealing glances at Abella through the rearview mirror, his mind drifting back to their first encounter at the Wilson household, where she had effortlessly repaired a fallen car door with her bare hands...Abella seemed to possess an uncanny ability to excel in all areas, a truly exceptional feat."Ah, have a look at this data," Mrs. Medici suggested.The daily health reports and physician's notes for the elderly couple were updated regularly on a dedicated app, allowing the Medicis to monitor their progress at any time.Mrs. Medici had noticed a steady improvement in the data over the past few days, but the medical jargon was beyond her comprehension, leaving her no choice but to present it to Abella.Upon reviewing the data, Abella offered a light smile, "Grandpa Medici will be awake soon.""Really?" Mrs. Medici was taken aback. She hadn't expected Abella to decipher the complex medical terms and data reports in less than a minute, let alone predict Grandpa Medici's imminent awakening. This was wonderful news!"Just a day or two more," Abella confirmed.A wave of joy washed over Mrs. Medici at the news, "That's wonderful, I must share this with your father!"Shortly thereafter, their vehicle pulled into the private garage of the hospital.Sunrise Hospital, a luxurious private facility owned by the Medici family, had been the elderly couple's place of recuperation for quite some time.As Abella exited the car, she noticed another family vehicle approaching. Mr. Medici and Lola disembarked from the car.Upon seeing Abella, Lola greeted her politely and explained, "Mr. Medici was near Stanford University for some work. When he heard that Grandma Medici had awakened, he brought me along to visit.""Darling, you mentioned in our WhatsApp conversation that Mom will awaken in a day or two. Was this confirmed by the doctor? Are you certain?" Mr. Medici was dizzy with excitement at the prospect. If true, this would indeed be a double blessing."Before we delve into that, I have a secret to share!" Mrs. Medici, brimming with the thrill of sharing a grand secret, announced cheerfully, "Abella is, in fact, Abbott!""Abbott?" Mr. Medici was taken aback."Surprised, aren't you? For the past three months, Abella has been devising treatment plans and prescribing medications for your parents. She is the 'doctor friend'!" Mrs. Medici turned to Abella and praised, "I never expected this child to be so humble. If I hadn't pieced it together...""Abella... Did you treat your grandparents’ illness?" Mr. Medici asked, staring at Abella in disbelief, unable to fathom the extent of her medical prowess.Abella nodded, "I didn't mention it earlier because I didn't want to cause unnecessary worry..."After all, a teenager like Abella, using the medical knowledge she had acquired, had managed to save the critically ill Grandpa and Grandma Medici. It was enough to make anyone anxious.Lola's face turned ashen. She could hardly believe it, her fists instinctively clenching.She had been aware of Abella's medical skills, but never imagined they were on par with Dr. Abbott's!Dr. Abbott's reputation in the medical field was renowned by all!
The last time Abella had visited the hospital to see Grandma Medici, the elderly woman had suffered a sudden medical crisis. Abella, armed with knowledge from a few medical books, had saved her using acupuncture. Lola, at the time, had scoffed at Abella's audacity, dismissing her success as mere coincidence...But she hadn't anticipated that Abella was, in fact, Dr. Abbott!How could she, a mere layperson, have underestimated the stature of Dr. Abbott?Yet, if Abella was indeed Dr. Abbott, why had she chosen to attend a normal Medical University? Could it be, as the teachers had suggested, that Abella's true objective was the batch of experimental equipment?Abella's purpose for attending Medical University wasn't for studying, but rather to conduct medical experiments.She wasn't foolish for choosing a university inferior to Stanford...If this was indeed the case...Then Lola's past mockery of Abella felt like self-inflicted slaps, each one landing painfully, loudly, and embarrassingly on her own face!Thankfully, when Maria had planned to drug Abella, Lola had intervened in time. Looking back, if they had gone through with the plan, both Maria and she would have been ousted from the family long ago...Maria had even schemed to frame Abella for the murder of Grandpa and Grandma Medici, making it appear as though Abella and her doctor friends were the culprits. Lola was grateful for her change of heart, for she couldn't bear to harm the Medicis...Otherwise, the only ones who would have suffered would have been her and Maria!But how could Abella be so formidable, so extraordinary!A pang of envy stirred within Lola..."Lola, Lola??" Mr. Medici's voice broke through her thoughts.Snapping back to reality, Lola noticed that Mrs. Medici and Abella were already heading towards the elevator, deep in conversation.Only Mr. Medici remained, waiting for her. "What's the matter? Why are you so lost in thought?""I... I just didn't expect Grandma Medici to recover so quickly. The surprise and excitement... And I never expected that Abella is Dr. Abbott... Abella is truly remarkable.""Yes, what a blessing it is to have her...?" Mr. Medici began, before hastily adding, "Lola, what I mean is, Abella is exceptional, but you are not lacking either. Your grades and talents are among the best in your class."Lola offered an awkward smile. True, she was considered exceptional among her peers, but in comparison to Abella, she was completely eclipsed...What was she to do...?She had been completely unaware of Abella's multiple identities...At that moment, Mrs. Medici and Abella had reached the 22nd floor.This floor was exclusive, with all medical personnel dedicated to serving the Medici family. Upon their arrival, the head nurse greeted them with respect."Mrs. Medici, Miss Medici, Grandma Medici has awakened and is in the ward. She is doing quite well."As Lola emerged from the elevator, she heard the head nurse address Abella as "Miss Medici," and her expression shifted.Once, she had been the only "Miss Medici" in everyone's eyes.But now, things had changed.The head nurse spotted Lola and greeted her as "Miss Medici."This greeting caused a subtle shift in Lola's mood.At that moment, Delaney, who was tending to Grandma Medici, emerged from the ward and greeted Mrs. Medici and Abella.Her attitude towards Abella was noticeably more respectful and enthusiastic than before.
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