Chapter 230 Seeking Death
Maggie took Adalia to the hospital. She felt distressed and incensed upon observing Adalia's body covered in bruises.
Maggie felt the urge to kill Susan; such mistreatment of a child was unacceptable.
In addition to examining Adalia's pupils and giving her IV fluids to lower her fever, the doctor reprimanded her, saying, "We only brought the child to the hospital after her fever had reached such a severe level." What kind of parents are you? Any further delay could cost a life."
A severe fever could indeed be life-threatening, potentially leading to conditions like cerebral palsy, meningitis, and various long-term consequences.
Maggie regretted not insisting on keeping Adalia closer to her.
"Doctor, please, save this child," she pleaded.
The doctor instructed, "Family members, wait outside first and settle the bill."
"Alright." Maggie hurried to pay the fees, asking the police to keep watch.
This time, she purposely had the police bring them here; they were the best witnesses, proving Susan's abuse of Adalia.
If she aimed to adopt Adalia later, it would be much easier.
Alan and Susan were not Adalia's biological parents; even as legal guardians, any sign of abuse would lead to them losing their guardianship rights.
Adalia's fever persisted, and Maggie stayed by her side in the hospital, while on Arya's end, she could only ask Dulce to take care of things.
She chose not to inform Fiorello, fearing it might interfere with his work.
After playing cards, Susan came home to find the door kicked in and Adalia missing.
Standing at the doorstep, Susan exclaimed, "Who damaged my door? This door cost thousands."
A neighbor chimed in. "Susan, you should go to the hospital and check on Adalia. The police were here this morning and took Adalia to the hospital."
Susan hesitated when she learned that the police had arrived. "Have the police arrived? Did the police bring Adalia to the hospital?"
"Yes, they did, along with a neighbor from our community. Hurry, go to the hospital," the neighbor urged.
"Alright, alright," Susan acquiesced verbally, though with no intention of actually going.
Going to the hospital meant spending money on that wretched girl's treatment, something Susan was unwilling to do.
Since someone else was willing to meddle, let them foot the bill.
As soon as Susan entered the house, Alan called, "Did you hit Adalia again? The police called me; Adalia is in the hospital now. Where are you?"
Alan sounded angry and helpless over the phone.
Susan dismissed it. "I'm at home. I just gave that wretched girl a few hits, but it's nothing serious. Her fever has nothing to do with me."
"I've told you countless times, but you never listen. This time, it's serious; Maggie is going to sue us for abusing Adalia," Alan urged, "I'm on my way home and will be back tonight. You need to go to the hospital and check on Adalia now."
Susan, enraged at the prospect of Maggie's lawsuit, responded, "Maggie enjoys meddling in other people's affairs." If she cares so much about the child, she should have her own. If she's concerned about Adalia, she should take her back. It's none of her business."
"What's the point of saying all this? Just go to the hospital."
"I won't go; it costs money to go to the hospital," Susan cursed. Alan, you're foolish. With today's medical costs, nobody can afford it. Stepping inside costs thousands of dollars; with Maggie here, let her pay for it."
There is no other option. Alan sighed. "At this point, you still worry about these things. Whatever, I'll go check on her when I'm home tonight."
Alan knew he couldn't rely on Susan and decided not to say much more.
Alan arrived home at 7 o'clock in the evening. Just as he got home, the police arrived, taking both Alan and Susan in for questioning.
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