After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 115

Chapter 115

quess what!” she said.

Liam took a sip from his cup, shrugging. “What?”

“We just got a hundred–thousand–dollar donation!” Elaine said with a smile. “I’m thinking it should ao go long -term housing. To help families like that mother who came in yesterday and…”

She trailed off, coughing.

Liam straightened up, setting his cup down and reaching out to help her if she needed it. She waved him off, pressed the back of her hand to her mouth.

“Elly…”

“I know, I know.”

“When’s the last time you saw a doctor?”

Elaine opened her mouth to respond. Then closed it. Then opened it again.

“Was it when you were in the hospital last?” Liam asked.

“Maybe…”

He groaned. “Elaine. You can’t be ignoring this kind of thing.”

“It’s kind of important, trust me, I know.” Elaine pulled her phone out, opening up her patient portal. “I’ll schedule an appointment now. See if Dr. Howard is available.”

A calendar popped up with all of Dr. Howard’s available times. Liam looked over her shoulder.

“There! A cancellation today,” Liam said, clicking on it before Elaine could argue. “You’re going.”

Elaine had been avoiding the doctor’s office, but it wasn’t something she could put off forever. Her health had been worsening lately. It was better to go now, in case there was something she could be doing to stop these episodes.

“Need me to drive?” Liam asked.

“No, I’m okay. Besides, there’s a lot of work to be done around here.” Elaine eyed him.

He crossed his arms. “Ah, I see. I’m doing all of your dirty work.”

“Took you long enough to realize,” she replied sweetly, then headed for the door. “I’ll see you later!”

Liam watched her head out with a smile that faded only once she was gone. He hoped it’d go well.

Elaine arrived at the doctor’s office an hour later. The cancellation had gotten her in right at the perfect time. She walked up to the receptionist’s counter and signed herself in, then made her way to the waiting area.

It was quiet today, not many others here.

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