Chapter 103 How Could Catherine Go to the Hospital!
'I can't believe that even if I spill the beans about everything Catherine's done, the Windsor family would still put up with her. I really don't want it to come to this, but Catherine's brought it on herself,' Oliver thought, letting out a long sigh.
Thinking about his health made him jittery. "Clara, did Esme say when she'd get here?"
"Esme's already on her way," Clara replied.
The Johnson family members hanging around the hospital room thought, "If Esme can really help, we'll do whatever it takes to get her to contact George. This is life or death!"
Two hours later, Esme strutted into Healing Touch Hospital in a pink puffy dress, looking all high and mighty.
"I haven't been to such a rundown hospital in years. Catherine grew up in a dump like this, no wonder she's so unsophisticated," Esme thought.
Seeing Esme from afar, Clara rushed over, beaming. "Ms. Windsor, you're finally here."
"Where's Catherine?" Esme asked.
Clara pointed upstairs. "She went upstairs. That's where obstetrics and neurology are. She must be in obstetrics."
Esme's eyes sparkled with excitement. "When Catherine first came back to the Windsor family, George had her fully checked out. No way she has any brain issues."
Still cautious, Esme asked, "Do you know if Catherine knows anyone with brain problems who might need surgery?"
"No, Catherine never liked to socialize. She didn't have any friends," Clara said, annoyed. "Catherine always acted superior and didn't want to interact with anyone. I tried to befriend her when we were young, but she wouldn't even look at me!"
Esme felt relieved and smug. "Then Catherine must have some secret lover from her hometown and did something to betray the Windsor family. Otherwise, why would she come to this dump of a hospital?"
Healing Touch Hospital was the best in Osflow, but to Esme, it was still a dump.
"Yeah, you're right. My dad's also hospitalized here. He heard you were coming and wanted to meet you," Clara said.
Esme rolled her eyes, puzzled. "Your dad? Why would he want to meet me? Does he really think just anyone can see me? Ridiculous."
Clara's face turned red with embarrassment at Esme's scolding.
Esme initially didn't want to go, but then she remembered Clara's father was Catherine's adoptive father, so she said, "Lead the way. I'll take a look."
Afraid Esme might change her mind, Clara quickly led her to Oliver's hospital room.
As they reached the door, Esme almost couldn't get in because of her dress and said angrily, "What kind of place has such small doors? So petty!"
Oliver craned his neck, eagerly waiting for Esme, almost straining his eyes.
Clara gave a push from behind, and Esme's exaggerated dress finally made it through the door.
"Ms. Windsor, when can you help me contact George? I can't wait any longer!" Oliver said.
Esme frowned. "What are you talking about? Why should I help you contact George?"
Molly immediately rushed forward. "Ms. Windsor, our family is willing to pay a high price if you can get George to treat my husband!"
Oliver glared at the Johnson family members. "She's here for us. What does this have to do with you? Ms. Windsor, you must help us!"
Esme looked skeptically at Oliver lying in the hospital bed.
"Is this man really Catherine's adoptive father? He looks like a greedy and cowardly person!" Thinking that Catherine grew up around such people, Esme felt a strong sense of superiority. 'I can't understand what Catherine has to compete with me.'
"I'll call George, but don't get your hopes up. Not just anyone gets his attention," Esme said, pulling out her phone and dialing George's number. "George, there's a patient here who wants to see you. Got any time?"
George had just finished a grueling surgery and was in a foul mood when he heard Esme's voice. He was about to refuse when he caught someone talking in the background. "Dad, I really saw Catherine go upstairs. The only departments up there are obstetrics and neurology, and I didn't recognize the guy with her."
George immediately perked up at the mention of Catherine. 'Why would Catherine go to a hospital? If she wasn't feeling well, she'd go to Bright Heal Hospital or tell me so I could check her at home. Could it be something she doesn't want to talk about? Even though I already gave her a full check-up, I can't ignore any potential health issues! Catherine is so considerate; what if she's feeling unwell and keeping it to herself? That's absolutely unacceptable!'
"Send me the address. I'll be there right away," George said, his worry mounting. Esme, thrilled that he agreed, quickly sent the address.
Seeing the address was in Osflow, George felt his concern deepen. He grabbed his car keys and headed straight for Healing Touch Hospital.
Esme put away her phone and looked disdainfully at the two people lying in the hospital bed. "George is on his way. Whether he agrees to treat you is not my problem."
Oliver and Steven were overjoyed to hear that George was actually coming. They usually couldn't even get a glimpse of him, let alone have him treat them!
Esme soaked in their flattery for a moment but soon grew impatient. "Where's Catherine? Take me to her now!"
"Follow me," Clara said, eager to see Catherine's embarrassment.
Molly frantically signaled to Lucas, hinting that he should keep Clara occupied. She thought, 'Since Clara can bring in someone from the Windsor family, she might be useful later. Although the Johnson family looks down on Clara, we can still use her for now.'
Lucas looked at Clara with deep affection and said gently, "Clara, this hospital isn't that big. Catherine can't run away. Let Esme go up by herself; I have something to tell you."
Meeting his affectionate gaze, Clara blushed.
Esme rolled her eyes and scoffed as she left the room. 'I can see right through a man like Lucas, but Clara treats him like a treasure.' Thinking that such a man was once Catherine's fiancé, Esme felt a bit regretful. 'Why didn't Catherine marry this man before returning to the Windsor family?'
Esme hurried upstairs and didn't see any sign of Catherine in the obstetrics department. "Can Catherine really have a brain issue?" she wondered.
Feeling suspicious, she lifted her dress and went upstairs. As soon as she got there, she saw a familiar figure standing outside the operating room.
"What is Alexander doing here? And why is he wearing a lab coat?" she thought.
Esme couldn't think about anything else; she almost stopped breathing. Even in a lab coat, Alexander looked so handsome that she couldn't take her eyes off him.
"Alexander, what are you doing here? I heard from Prof. Gavin that you have a talent for medicine. Are you planning to study medicine?" Esme asked, a bit anxious.
'If Alexander really pursues medicine, the Howard family heir will likely change, and he won't be my best choice. But looking at his face, I feel I can endure a bit of hardship!' Esme thought.
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