Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 240

Chapter 240

Belle snapped her thighs together. “I banged them on the steps, duh. You know how steep the stairs at church are.”

It was true. The ninety–nine flagstones climb at close to forty–five degrees, quarried rough–cut from the mountain itself; every pilgrim leaves with skinned

nees.

So the story held.

liza went on dabbing antiseptic on the other knee.

Belle exhaled–silent, shaky–while cursing a certain pervert in her head.

of all places, why did he have to kiss there? Who taught him that?

o kinky, what a pervert!

ertain images flashed through her mind, making her cheeks burn for no reason.

hat bastard was absolutely ruthless in bed!

he most intense time was in the bathroom…

hough it might have been partly because of Grandma’s special tonic.

ither way, her legs were still trembling even now.

When you shower wrap your knees in cling–film, keep them dry,” Eliza said, glancing up. “Why are you blushing?”

elle’s mouth outran her brain: “Because I’ve got a thing for you, obviously.”

liza, long inured to her friend’s verbal diarrhoea, only repeated, “Keep the wounds dry.”

Sleep together tonight?”

Hard pass.”

elle dutched her imaginary broken heart, “Eliza, you cruel, cruel woman.”

he bedroom door shut–decisively–in her face,

elle waited until the latch dicked, then let out a long, relieved breath.

ooled her. Thank God.

Weekend or not, Eliza was up at dawn.

Today she was taking Quilie for her six month post op check up.

Belle had sworn to come along, but her door stayed stubbornly shut probably exhausted from her church visit.

Eliza left her to sleep and drove off.

You could have stayed home,” Quillie scolded gently. “You’ve lost weight from all this running around.”

‘I’m not tired.”

Even if that’s the case, it’s the kind of tiredness that comes with happiness.

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Ottilie had been quietly observing Eliza’s reactions.

seeing that her daughter was genuinely enjoying this busy life, she finally felt relieved.

Truthfully, she had been deeply worried that Eliza wouldn’t be able to move on.

hat was precisely why she had been arranging those blind dates for her.

After all, some people heal through time.

Vhile others find closure through new relationships.

ater, when she learned how utterly unreliable that blind date candidate had been, she ended up giving the matchmaker a stern talking–to.

Jthough Ottilie never voiced it aloud, Eliza understood exactly what she was worried about.

Right now, I may be incredibly busy, but I feel truly fulfilled.”

I’ve learned not every loss is a real loss,” Eliza said.

learing this, Ottilie finally felt at ease.

fter the two arrived at the hospital, Eliza found a seat for Ottilie to rest while she went to queue for registration.

ince there were many follow–up examination items, hospitalization was required.

ast as Eliza received her queue number, a nurse approached her. “Ms. Grant, Mr. Young has arranged a VIP room for you. You may proceed directly upstairs rith Ms. Grant for admission–no need to queue here for registration.”

liza’s heart skipped a beat.

Mr. Young?”

he nurse smiled at her. “Yes, Mr. Grayson.”

liza instantly relaxed. “Thank you.”

or a fleeting moment, another face had surfaced vividly in her mind.

The sensation left her unsettled, but she quickly brushed aside the strange thought and walked briskly back to Ottilie.

ipon learning that the room had been arranged by Grayson, Ottilie reminded Eliza to thank him in person–it was the polite thing to do.

However, before she went, Ottilie asked her,

After your breakup with Calvin, you’ve maintained contact with Grayson. Aren’t you worried people might gossip

Eliza countered, “Gossip about what? That I can’t move on? Or that I’m playing hard to get and still clunging to calvin after the breakup?

She remained unfazed.

“If he’s connected to everyone, must I distance myself from everyone because of 11?

Why should I?”

Just as Eliza finished speaking, Grayson’s voice sounded from outalde.

“Well said.”

Mother and daughter both turned toward the doorway.

Nancy wheeled Grayson in from outside, both of them smiling.

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Grayson didn’t hesitate to express his admiration for Eliza. “Everyone in this world is an independent individual–it’s important to separate one matter from

another.”

“He is him, and I am me.”

Eliza stood up. “Uncle Young, why are you at the hospital? Are you unwell?”

“Just a routine check–up,” Grayson replied.

Nancy explained, “When I went downstairs earlier to collect the examination results, I saw you in the queue and mentioned it to Mr. Young.”

That was why Grayson had taken the initiative to arrange a hospital room for Ottilie–a private suite, no less.

Grayson added, “I’ve informed the hospital. The services here are more comprehensive, so you can focus on your work with peace of mind.”

Thank you, Uncle Young.”

Ottilie also said, “We’ve troubled you.”

Eliza accompanied Grayson back to his room, and he took the opportunity to ask about ASKHEART’s listing progress.

He offered plenty of advice–what pitfalls to avoid, what preparations to make.

All were insights from experience, which Eliza found immensely helpful.

When she returned to take Ottilie for her examinations, she was drawn by commotion coming from the reception desk.

he paused to observe.

to her surprise, the person causing a scene at the desk was none other than Medea’s mother, Regina.

legina was arguing fiercely with the nurse at the reception.

What do you mean there are no rooms available? When my daughter was hospitalized here before, there were always rooms available!”

Do you even know who I am?”

low could the nurse possibly know who she was? She looked deeply apologetic. “Ma’am, I’m truly sorry, but there really are no vacancies. Also, appointinents leed to be made in advance here.”

tegina sneered, “You dearly have no sense of judgment. I hope you’re prepared to take responsibility for what you just said.”

With that, she took out her phone and called Medea.

Medea, I’m at the hospital. The nurses here are refusing to admit me to a VIP room. You and Caly need to come here immediately.”

Calvin and Medea arrived remarkably quickly–so quickly that Eliza hadn’t even had time to take Ottilie to the lab for her blood draw.

t had taken them barely ten minutes.

t was clear that Calvin took matters related to his future mother in law very seriously.

The advantages of the VIP ward weren’t just reflected in the comprehensive services–even the layout was different from ordinary wards.

The corridors were exceptionally spacious.

A dedicated nurse led the way, accompanying Eliza and Ottilie to the examination department They had to pass by the reception desk.

Both Medea and her mother spotted Eliza instantly,

Their eyes

turned icy almost simultaneously, lingering on Eliza before they each let out cold, disdainful snorts.

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is Fliza passed by, kegina deliberately raised her voice while speaking to Calvin, Tm so sorry, Calv. You’re so busy, yet you made a special trip here for my

ake.”

alvin’s attitude was remarkably humble. Trs the least I could do.”

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