The middle-aged couple froze for a second and exchanged glances with each other. After a moment of hesitation, they stared at me and said, “Okay, we believe you, but don’t you try to fool us. No matter what, Fuller Corporation has to compensate for my daughter’s death.”
I nodded, having no time to think things over. Then, I gave Stella a meaningful look, and she called for an ambulance right away. However, seeing that it would take a while for the ambulance to come over, I had no choice but to drive them to the hospital.
After sending the child to the ER, a nurse approached us and asked, “Who is the child’s family?”
“We’re the child’s grandparents. How is she now?” the middle-aged couple answered in unison.
The nurse nodded politely at them. “We’re unsure of the child’s condition yet. Please go to the first floor for registration and payment. Once the result is out, we’ll inform you immediately.”
The couple was stunned by her words. Seeing the look of embarrassment on their face, I said, “Give me the child’s identification card. I’ll settle the registration and payment.”
The two were dumbfounded. In the next second, their eyes turned red-rimmed as they gazed at me. “Mrs. Fuller, we can’t thank you enough.”
I didn’t say much. Taking the necessary documents, I headed to the first floor to register and pay the admission fee.
When I came back, I returned the medical records and identification card to them. Staring at me with reddened eyes, the woman thanked me again.
I simply nodded in acknowledgment. My phone had rung several times just now, but I was too busy to pick it up. Now that I was free, I fished out my phone and unlocked it. It was Ashton who called me earlier.
He sent me a few texts as well: Where are you? Why didn’t you answer my calls?
I replied: You should rest more. I’m at the hospital. Sasha’s daughter passed out all of a sudden, so I gave them a ride. Sleep for a little longer. Your health is more important. Don’t worry, I’ll manage this issue properly.
Afterward, I kept my phone in my bag. The woman glanced at me while asking, “Mrs. Fuller, do you think that we’re too unscrupulous for doing this?”
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