Chapter 011: Madam Stephens
VIP Ward.
A group of doctors was gathered here, and the path for Chloe and the others was blocked entirely.
Yvette Foster pulled Chloe and Hans Foster back, "Let's not disturb the doctors during the examination, we'll go in when they leave."
Chloe put one hand in her pocket, bent her elbow slightly, and leaned back against the wall casually with a hint of coolness.
Hans Foster looked back to see his cousin's side profile looking more beautiful in the light, her delicate and smooth skin faintly glowing!
Chloe turned her face, reflecting Hans Foster in her deep black eyes, giving him the illusion that his soul was being absorbed.
He hurriedly averted his eyes.
After all, he was just a teenager and easily panicked.
*
When those who came out of the VIP Ward caught sight of Yvette Foster, they hesitated for a moment.
Soon they approached Yvette Foster.
Seeing Owen Taylor and Lily Taylor, Yvette's expression changed a bit.
Chloe found the vague images of these two people in her memory: The Taylor Family from Sheffield City.
They were also a renowned Eight Absolutes Medical Sect.
Each medical family has its unique skills, and the so-called Eight Absolutes are self-evident.
The Taylor Family is an ancient medical sect with the legend of rejuvenation and regenerating flesh from bones.
But it's just a legend.
Nowadays, the Eight Absolutes Medical Sect has declined, leaving not even three survivors.
Nevertheless, the Eight Absolutes Medical Sect still stood at the pinnacle of the circle.
From the vague memories Chloe saw, she guessed these details.
"Is the person inside Madam Stephens' father?"
Lily Taylor stood in front of Yvette Foster, giving people a sense of condescension.
In terms of status, Lily Taylor, the genius medical scientist, was indeed superior.
Although Lily Taylor's words were not sarcastic, Yvette Foster couldn't help but perceive a hint of irony.
Miss Taylor had been invited by the Stephens Family to treat their daughter before. At that time, she was even younger than she was now, but she had already earned the title of a genius.
Yvette Foster pursed her lips, looking at Lily Taylor without saying a word.
Lily Taylor said, "There are some symptoms that need to be studied, and we will stay in Thompson County for two days."
Her tone was light, but people couldn't help but get the illusion that "it's an honor for Fred Foster to be studied by us."
Indeed, Lily Taylor had an impressive background and skills.
Yvette Foster furrowed her brows, "Miss Taylor, my father's condition... "
"There are some issues that we need to research, Madam Stephens. We have other matters," Lily Taylor turned around, her gaze meeting Chloe's.
The girl's eyes were cold and indifferent, a stark contrast to the previously simple and innocent look, causing Lily Taylor to pause.
Then, she thought she was too sensitive. For a person with confirmed low intelligence like Chloe, coming to such a county town meant that her future could not be any different.
Dean Zeigler was a little surprised and looked at Yvette Foster with doubt.
Yvette Foster clenched her fists, barely suppressing her unease.
Hearing the words "Madam Stephens" from Lily Taylor's mouth was like a painful wound being torn open and bleeding, unbearably sharp.
A hand rested on her arm, and Yvette Foster glanced sideways to see that it was her daughter, pulling out a gentle smile, "Let's go in and see your grandfather."
Chloe nodded.
*
"Hans, where have you been?" Megan Gibson couldn't see her grandson left or right, and she was about to go out and look for him when they came back.
"I went to find Aunt and Cousin."
Megan Gibson's dislike for Yvette Foster and Chloe was obvious, and her face changed as soon as Hans mentioned them.
Seeing the two coming in, her face turned black on the spot.
"You didn't even think to ask the Taylor family's amazing doctors for help. You must want to see your father die on the operating table," Megan Gibson directly scolded Yvette Foster as soon as she opened her mouth.
Yvette Foster didn't want to deal with this old lady, walked in, and seeing Fred Foster already lying down, she didn't want to argue with Megan Gibson here anymore.
"How's my father's condition? What did the doctors say?" Yvette Foster asked her husband, Wilbert Foster.
"They did several checks, and all his internal organs are functioning perfectly normal. The doctors said this was a miracle," Wilbert Foster was still somewhat dazed by this sudden turn of events.
"Yvette, why didn't you mention that you know such a good practitioner before?" Yvonne Sullivan laughed.
Mentioning this made Megan Gibson even more upset, "It's all because of her pride. She was kicked out of the Stephens family without having a child, isn't that a fact? Elder Taylor is so kind and skilled, he would definitely come if she called, but she just can't let go of her pride. To save face, she doesn't even care for her father's life. What a waste of you being born!"
"Mom, grandfather is still sleeping, don't argue here," Wilbert Foster said with a headache.
"You've also had a long day. Take the kids and go home," Megan Gibson was worried about her son and grandkids.
Yvette Foster said, "Leave this place to me, Mom, you should go back too."
"You should have stayed here in the first place," Megan Gibson was waiting for Yvette Foster to say this.
"Yvette, are you sure you can handle it if you stay here?" Wilbert Foster was still worried that an emergency might occur that Yvette Foster might not be able to handle.
"Let her stay and watch, while we are busy running around, she can take the kids around." Megan Gibson felt it was only natural for Yvette Foster to stay behind.
"Elder brother and sister-in-law, take the kids home. I'll handle it here."
Wilbert Foster glanced at Xavier sleeping at the side and said, "Alright, we will go back first. I have finished the paperwork here, so there's no need for you to handle it."
Yvette Foster nodded.
Before leaving, Megan Gibson stared coldly at Chloe Stephens, "I'll settle the score with you for pushing Xavier when we get home."
Yvette's heart skipped a beat, "Mother, everyone saw it. It was Xavier who wanted to push Chloe out. If it weren't for the sake of family, I would have accused him of trying to murder my daughter."
Thankfully her daughter was unharmed.
"You this... "
"Mother, this matter is solely Xavier's fault to begin with. Let's just go." Wilbert Foster didn't want to listen to them arguing anymore.
Megan Gibson angrily stormed out of the room.
*
Chloe didn't leave. She went to the bedside to observe Fred Foster's pulse for a moment, and confirmed that he was fine.
"Chloe, once your grandfather's health is better, let's find a place to live."
After Xavier's attempt to push Chloe downstairs, Yvette Foster recalled the incidents that had happened in the Stephens Family and was afraid to let her daughter stay in the Foster Family any longer.
"Whatever."
"Sit down, mom will go and buy you some food first."
"I will go."
Chloe saw the fatigue on her mother's face, took the money, and left the hospital room.
Yvette Foster stared blankly at the closed hospital room door.
*
Clean and tidy student stood in front of the cafeteria, waiting for the chef to fry boxed meals.
Passersby couldn't help but cast a few glances.
"Chloe!"
Turning her eyes, Chloe saw Mason Sullivan beaming up next to her.
Looking behind him, there was Oliver Gordon whose face looked a bit off. He had been severely hit, so he was staying in the hospital for two more days before being released.
His father happened to be a doctor at this hospital, so it was convenient for him to stay here.
"Who are you buying food for? Don't tell me it's for..." Mason Sullivan glanced back at Oliver Gordon.
Oliver Gordon frowned. He would be grateful to Chloe for shielding him, and he would repay her favor when he had the chance.
But there was absolutely no way that it would change his feelings towards Chloe.
"It's for my grandfather."
"Huh? What's wrong with your grandfather?"
"He had surgery."
"Should we visit him to show our concern?" Mason Sullivan looked at Oliver Gordon again.
"He needs peace," Chloe refused the visit without hesitation.
Mason Sullivan felt somewhat embarrassed.
After paying, Chloe took the packed boxed meal and left.
"Hey..." Mason Sullivan called out from behind. Chloe just walked away as if she hadn't heard him.
"Ah Yan, what's wrong with her? When she first joined our class, she tried her best to get close to you, even passing love letters and treats."
"Are we ordering or not?" Oliver Gordon was a bit annoyed.
"Yes, yes!"
*
Entering the hospital with the boxed meal in hand, Chloe stood in front of the outpatient building and looked up.
From a corner, Chloe could see a faint figure.
From outside the coated glass, she couldn't see anything inside, but Lily Taylor standing by the window felt that the moment the girl looked up at the sky, she was catching her gaze.
It might be her own illusion, though. How could someone with a troubled mind be so sensitive?
"Lily."
"Second Grandfather."
Lily Taylor turned to look at Owen Taylor who was approaching.
Owen Taylor's expression was a bit serious, "Today there was an attack by a large animal in Thompson County, and more than two students were infected, somewhat similar to the case we are observing."
"A large animal? No specific description? Can we take a look? It would be very helpful for our research."
"Our people have already gone to contact them, and we should have a reply soon. What are you looking at?"
Lily Taylor turned to look down. Chloe's figure couldn't be seen anymore, "Second Grandfather, I was wondering, who used the Thirteen Needles secretly in this hospital? If we can find this person, even if it means begging, I will ask them to teach me a few techniques. The Eight Absolutes Medical Sect will not be in decline like this again."