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.

sense it, too, but she wasn’t willing to give up. She just stared

can’t help,” Neil finally said. There was a hint of regret in his voice, but his refusal

why he was so adamant. Surely, he wouldn’t be so cold-hearted towards Kitty.

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

from his hospital bed, his eyes filled

I approach Dr. Karina directly?” Kitty

didn’t seem to mind if Karina tried to

Karina, it would have been simpler. Given Karina’s feelings for Neil, she wouldn’t have

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at me, as if hoping I could explain

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

hospital, right?” Kitty said, turning back to Neil when I didn’t respond.

You can try there,” Neil replied. His voice was flat, and he didn’t try to

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

remained in the room. The atmosphere was heavy, and after a while, I decided to leave as well. I sat down in the hallway outside the room, waiting for Kitty to return. Although I already knew what the outcome would likely be, I

next to me. The hallway was quiet;

and you guys are friends, aren’t you?” | couldn’t help but ask. I didn’t understand his reluctance, and after seeing Daniel’s condition, I felt compelled to intervene.

let out a cold laugh. “Why, do you want me to help her?”

alone, and her last hope seems to be with Karina. It just seems a

you refuse my help, but you want

to the photography studio and Louis. I was distracted for

Louis still working at Whitmore Co.?”

ago,” Neil replied, his eyes darkening. He looked at me with a meaningful gaze. “Why do you ask about him