Chapter 1228
Benjamin leaned in closer to Elysia, dropping his voice to a conspiratorial whisper.
“She’s Mr. Stevenson’s granddaughter, you know. My guess? She’s just here to cash in on the glory p>
“If we somehow beat this virus, she gets to take the credit. If we don’t, well, she won’t take the fall-there are enough old-timers running interference out front p>
Elysia frowned. “Who’s Mr. Stevenson p>
“Former president of the Medical & Pharmaceutical Association. The big leagues p>
Elysia: p>
No wonder Sabrina strutted around like she owned the place. She was born with connections.
The granddaughter of the former president? That’s basically medical royalty.
The Medical & Pharmaceutical Association was the most prestigious organization in the field. If you could name a famous doctor in the country, odds were they were a member. The Association was a big deal-huge reputation, massive network. The president’s seat was the golden ticket: whoever landed it was practically untouchable.
After all, sickness and health are the great equalizers. Doesn’t matter who you are, how rich or powerful-you can’t guarantee you’ll never need a doctor.
So everyone respected the Association. No one wanted to cross them-least of all the president.
And Sabrina, as the president’s granddaughter, had an even higher standing than your average senator’s kid.
“What are you guys whispering about p>
Tarquin suddenly appeared, wedging himself between them and shoving Benjamin aside a little too forcefully. Benjamin nearly lost his balance.
Before Benjamin could protest, Tarquin shot him a look that said, loud and clear: “Stay away from my wife p>
Tarquin then scooted even closer to Elysia, wrapping a possessive arm around her.
Benjamin:… Seriously? Is this guy jealous of everyone?
He rolled his eyes at Tarquin. “Whatever. I’ll go check in with D Lambert’s family-help them calm down, get a nurse to take them to see Dr. Lambert. No way Sabrina’s getting involved now p>
Elysia nodded. “Good. Last thing we need is her making a mess of things p>
Tarquin, still salty, grumbled, “What were you two talking about, all huddled up like that p>
Elysia replied, “Just talking about Dr. Lambert’s wife and daughter seeing him. And about Mr. Stevenson p>
She gave Tarquin the quick rundown
on Sabrina. He snorted. “Let her mess around all she wants-if she goes too far, she’ll drag the whole Stevenson family down with her p>
It wouldn’t be the first time some entitled heir tanked an entire family legacy.
Suddenly, Dr. Lambert’s wife and daughter approached. The little girl, clutching a lollipop, offered it to Elysia.
“Thank you for helping us. This is for you p>
Her mother, eyes red from crying, added, “Thank you for speaking up for us. The hospital said we can visit my husband now p>
Elysia took the candy and smiled at the girl. “You’re welcome, sweetheart. Happy birthday, and thank you for the treat p>
The little girl looked up at her, voice trembling. “Will Daddy get better p>
Elysia hesitated. Dr. Lambert wasn’t doing well. The virus was mutating faster than anyone could keep up-just as Benjamin had said. There was no magic
cure.
She wanted to promise the world, but she couldn’t.
After a moment, she knelt down to the girl’s fevel. “I don’t know if your daddy will get better, but I do know he’d want you to be happy. The happier you are, the happier he’ll be. And feeling good can help him heal p>
The girl nodded seriously. “Okay, I’ll be extra happy when I see Daddy p>
Elysia smiled, gentle and warm. “That’s my girl. Go on, now p>
The mother thanked Elysia again before ushering her daughter away.
They’d barely turned the corner when Sabrina’s shrill voice erupted from up the hall.