Chapter 18
Tric approached, his brow furrowed. “What’s going on?”
The jittery nurse explained, “Ms. Garcia suddenly said she couldn’t catch her breath. We’re still trying to figure out why.”
“Get Dr. Garcia here,” Eric said.
“But Dr. Garcia has already clocked out for the day, the nurse replied nervously.
Eric glanced at the unwell Olivia, his expression sour as he pressed on, “She can’t come back off duty? If Olivia’s condition worsens, can your hospital handle the fallout?”
The nurse nodded hurriedly. “We’ll call Dr. Garcia right away
Gripping Eric’s fingers, Olivia said with pleading eyes, I don’t want that woman as my doctor, Eric.
Eric remained by the bed, attempting to soothe her. Take it easy,” he said gently.
Olivia expressed her concern, “She looks so much like my sister, Ashley, What if she’s really her and plans to harm me?”
“Relax. Dr. Garcia wouldn’t do that. Though not sure if Alice was indeed Ashley, Eric was sure she wouldn’t risk her “Surgical Wizard” reputation by messing with Olivia.
Olivia felt uneasy. Why was Eric trusting that doctor so easily! Mentally rolling her eyes at the thought of Ashley, she stole a glance at Eric and asked. “Mom’s been talking about setting me up. When are we getting married?
She got teary–eyed, nibbling her lip, playing the pity card. “I ain’t rushing you or nothing. If it weren’t for my parents pushing me, I’d wait forever for you. But Eric, you can’t keep me hanging forever, can you? People start gossiping, spreading all sorts of crap behind my back
Eric’s brows knitted in a right frown. He’d put off their wedding for too damn long. But for some reason, the supposed happy occasion didn’t thrill him Not until Ashley and the kids loomed over him, at least. But seeing Olivia’s teary eyes got to him.
He leaned in and gently stroked her head. I’ll talk to Mom about it. Once you’re feeling better, we’ll
get married”
Ashley was heading home from work when she was suddenly kids in tow. But seeing Olivia again only soured her mood further.
called back. She had to turn her car around and rush back to the hospital, with the
Standing in the doorway, hearing Eric console Olivia, Ashley inwardly scoffed. Just moments ago, Erie had put on a melodramatic show at her grave, and now he was promising marriage to someone else?
She sneered in her heart. “What a packed schedule. The two are practically made for each other. Might as well lock them in and throw away the bey!
Ashley strolled in, looking totally blank, and went straight to check out Olivia lying on the
bed.
Olivia shot her a nervous glance. But as soon as Ashley touched her chest, she let out a loud cry of pain. “Eric, did you see that? She’s deliberately targeting me. Ouch!
Ashley tossed her stethoscope aside and retorted with a deadpan tone, “Ms. Garcia, if you’re as fragile as an eggshell and can’t handle a little poke, then I’ll just leave.
