Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 454

No wonder Kitty looked so haggard. Given the condition of the patient she was caring for, it was a miracle she hadn’t collapsed herself.

They weren’t short on funds, but money couldn’t solve everything.

Kitty listened to the doctor’s diagnosis with a solemn expression. There was no visible sorrow in her eyes; she’d probably received too many serious medical bulletins to feel much of anything anymore.

I was at a loss for how to comfort her. All I could do was stand by quietly and watch.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the hospital room door. I turned to see who it was and was surprised to see Neil.

What was he doing here?

Upon seeing Neil, a glimmer of surprise flashed across Kitty’s weary face. I wasn’t sure if her surprise was due to Neil’s unexpected arrival or the hope that he might be able to help her father.

“Neil, you really came,” Kitty said, her voice quivering with visible emotion at seeing the man she once loved.

“How’s your dad?” Neil asked, his voice devoid of emotion. He glanced at Daniel in the hospital bed, his tone serious.

“He’s not doing well. If we don’t find a cure soon, he might…” Kitty trailed off, giving a bitter laugh. “Right now, it’s just me taking him around to different hospitals. His lovely wife is nowhere to be found.”

It was a harsh reality that kindness wasn’t always reciprocated. Thankfully, Daniel had treated Kitty well in the past, so at least he understood he owed Kitty something. That probably was why Kitty was willing to take care of him now.

Daniel tried to say something to Neil, but he was too weak to speak. He simply nodded at Neil, an act that took considerable effort.

Kitty took a deep breath, then turned to Neil. “Neil, could you do me a favor? Could you ask Dr. Karina to take a look at my dad? I’ve heard she’s an expert in holistic medicine. Maybe she could help.”

Neil frowned but didn’t respond immediately. Still, I could tell he was reluctant to help.

it, too, but she wasn’t willing to give up. She just stared at Neil, waiting for a definitive

I can’t help,” Neil finally said. There was a hint of

so adamant. Surely, he wouldn’t be so

looked crestfallen. She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out.

watched the exchange from his hospital bed, his eyes filled

Dr. Karina directly?” Kitty asked after

can, as long as you can convince her,” Neil replied nonchalantly. He didn’t seem to mind if Karina tried to help Daniel. He just didn’t want to be

have been simpler. Given Karina’s

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at me, as if hoping I could explain what

could I? I didn’t understand the dynamics between Neil and Karina. They seemed to have feelings

hospital, right?” Kitty said, turning back to Neil when

she works in the maternity ward. You can try there,” Neil replied. His

hesitation, Kitty left the room. I knew she was going to find Karina, but I could guess that Karina wouldn’t agree to help. Otherwise, she would have already done so and Kitty wouldn’t have had

in the hallway outside the room, waiting for Kitty to return. Although I already knew what the

Neil came out and sat down next to me. The hallway was quiet;

once very fond of you, and you guys are friends, aren’t you?” | couldn’t help but ask. I didn’t understand his reluctance, and after

laugh. “Why, do you want me

her. She’s alone, and her last hope seems to be

you want me to help another woman?” Neil

back to the photography studio and Louis. I was

working at Whitmore Co.?”

at me with a meaningful gaze. “Why do you ask about him all of a