Chapter 671
The ward fell quiet.
Kiera held Serena’s hand, her expression tight with guilt. “I’m so sorry, sweetheart. You shouldn’t have been treated like that p>
“Your medical skills are incredible, and you worked so hard getting up early to make us this meal. It has to be the best. They’re just being ridiculous p>
Holden chimed in from the side, “Exactly! That bunch can’t do anything right. They just know how to cause trouble p>
Serena chuckled lightly, completely unfazed. “The sanatorium has its rules. Following protocol isn’t a bad thing p>
Her expression remained placid, untouched by the minor drama. “After you finish breakfast, I’ll arrange for the director of this facility to come over and handle your full-body checkups p>
“The director?” Holden paused. “You mean Mr. White? He’s the vice president of the International Medical Association. He has a notorious temper and is incredibly difficult to book. Even we have to schedule a month in advance just to see him. It’s only a routine checkup, there’s no need to bother the director p>
“To avoid unnecessary complications later,” Serena smiled. “Having him come over won’t be a hassle p>
The moment she spoke.
The sharp click of high heels echoed from the hallway, accompanied by an exaggerated laugh.
“Oh, Serena. You grew up out in the country, so you clearly have no idea how esteemed Mr. White actually is p>
Anna walked in, linking arms with Isabella.
Her pretty face bore a look of mock
facet
surprise, her tone dripping with false innocence while her eyes held thick mockery. That’s the director of the sanatorium. You think you cangust summon him? Not a hassle f
you’re going to brag, at least look up his background first p>
Isabella offered a gentle smile. “I know you want what’s best for Grandpa and Grandma, but Mr.
White is a very busy man. He doesn’t exert himself over trivial matters. With his status, is schedule is probably booked until next year. Let’s just listen to the attending doctor’s arrangements and not cause unnecessary trouble p>
Her words sounded like an attempt to smooth things over.
But in reality, every syllable was designed to highlight Serena’s arrogance.
Holden and Kiera exchanged a worried glance. They grabbed Serena’s hand, patting it gently. “We don’t need Mr. White for the checkup. We unconditionally trust your skills, sweetheart p>
Serena didn’t spare Isabella a single glance. A faint smile still graced her lips as she warmly met her grandparents’ concerned eyes.
“Don’t worry,” she said. “I said I’ll have White come over, and he will p>
Anna scoffed, unable to hold back a laugh. “God, how can you be so naive? Didn’t
you hear us? Even using Grandpa’s influence, we can’t just casually invite him. How are you going to do it? Do you think you’re God p>
Isabella lightly squeezed Anna’s arm, acting as if she were reprimanding her for provoking Serena.
Then, she turned back with that practiced, gentle look. “Anna is blunt, but she’s right. Mr. White isn’t
someone we can just demand ton et
see you just arrived in the United Realmon States, so you probably don’t know how things work here yet. If you make promises you can’t keep, it’ll only end up humiliating the Lancaster family p>
Serena’s gaze dropped to her phone as she gave the screen two sharp taps. Her voice was terrifyingly calm. “I don’t need to invite him. I told him to haul ass, and believe me, he won’t keep me waiting p>
“Get his ass over here p>
Anna’s innocent facade cracked completely. “Have you stayed in the countryside so long that it literally rotted your brain p>