The More the Merrier novel Chapter 552

Chapter 552 The Report

Jasper saw the doctors in white coats frowning when he got closer.

“Are they discussing Grandma’s illness? Let’s go have a listen!”

Oliver’s eyes flashed as he pulled his younger brother in the other direction.

“Where are you going?” Zachary shouted after their shifty figures.

“We’re going to pee!” Oliver called back and ran in Jasper’s wake.

“They’re over there!” Jasper indicated to Oliver.

“We have to eavesdrop,” Oliver declared as he took Jasper for a detour around the back, “they won’t let us listen when they see us.”

Meanwhile, Benjamin shot Shaun a look of warning as Arissa approached.

“There shouldn’t be too many men standing guard over Mary’s ward, Benjamin,” Shaun said tactfully to change the topic. “She needs some quiet. A man or two should be all the help she needs.”

“Good point.” Benjamin looked at Arissa. “Tell her that.”

“I heard you.” Arissa glared back at him before turning to Shaun.

“Has Mary’s examination report come out, Dr. Bailey?” she asked, anxious to find out beforehand if Mary’s condition was severe.

Shaun glanced at Benjamin before answering Arissa, “It’s out. Her condition is slightly more complicated than we anticipated.”

Arissa became nervous. “What complications are we talking about here?”

Benjamin glared at Shaun.

“Mary’s diabetes is more serious than my initial diagnosis,” Shaun admitted, deeming it better to tell her the truth than to have her anxious imagination run amok. “Her other ailments are not easily treated as well, I’m afraid. Surgery is required to get rid of her kidney stones, for starters. Aside from those, the rest are just common symptoms of the elderly. Being as fragile as they are at that age, even the smallest bumps and bruises has the potential to become something much worse if left untreated.”

“Are those the only two serious conditions?” Arissa urged.

Shaun nodded. “This is Mary’s test report. Here, have a look.”