NovelEnglishGET IT NOW Chapter 687 Caleb remained silent and got into the car with Ginger, who was still sound asleep. He didn’t want to disturb her rest with their conversation.
Observing Caleb's protective demeanor toward Ginger made Luna feel somewhat uneasy.
Sporting black sunglasses, Mia regarded Luna with a smirk. “What's wrong? Are you surprised to seehere? You've got snerve showing up in front ofagain. It seems the lesson from before wasn’t harsh enough.” Startled, Luna instinctively took a few steps back. The memory of her close encounter with a shark while submerged in the ocean felt like a haunting nightmare that she couldn't shake off.
Nonetheless, upon realizing they were in Bern City and not Xanier Island, Luna straightened her posture and remarked, “Ms. Monalize, let's not get ahead of ourselves. This is the domain of the Barrett family in Bern City, not the insignificant Xanier Island.” “I'm sorry, but | always carry myself confidently wherever | am. You better not try to provoke me, or | guarantee you'll regret it for the rest of your life,” Mia asserted firmly before entering the car, stealing a glance at the sleeping Ginger beside her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStanding outside the car, Caleb cleared his throat before addressing Luna, “Ms. Monalize is an esteemed guest of the Barrett family. Please be mindful of your manners.” After all, Mia had promised to supply reishi mushrooms to the Barretts, so it was essential to treat her with respect.
Luna was utterly furious. “Caleb, how could you also fall for her deception? What makes her an esteemed guest? She’s merely an impostor.” “Enough, Luna. Watch what you say, or you might bring trouble upon yourself,” Caleb replied, sensing Luna’s irrationality.
Despite already mentioning that Monalize was an honored guest of the Barrett family, Luna persisted in making disrespectful remarks.
With that, Caleb entered the car and drove off, paying no further heed to Luna.
Frustrated, Luna stomped her foot as she watched the car leave. She couldn't comprehend why Caleb would bring Mia to Bern City, let alone claim she was a distinguished guest of the Barrett family.
1/3 +15 BONUS Did Mia perhaps agree to give up the reishi mushrooms? Luna felt a shiver run down her spine as this possibility crossed her mind. “This is troubling, “she muttered.
Without hesitation, she flagged down a taxi and followed them to the hospital.
If the reishi mushrooms did succeed in awakening Laura, wouldn't that also mean that the truth from years ago would cto light? A glimmer of hostility flashed in Luna’s eyes. This was certainly unexpected.
Luna had anticipated Laura's demise upon her return, only to be caught off guard by the unforeseen introduction of the reishi mushrooms, much like an abrupt twist of fate.
An hour later, the vehicle pulled up outside the hospital.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMia looked up at the brightly illuminated hospital building before stealing a glance at the slumbering Ginger.
Standing nearby, Caleb reassured her in a soft voice, “Joe will take care of Ginger. You don’t need to worry. No one in Bern City would dare to cause trouble for the Barrett family.” Upon hearing Caleb’s words, Mia finally relaxed and stepped out of the car. She followed Caleb as they entered the hospital together.
Mia clutched the box of reishi mushrooms tightly as she watched the elevator’s display numbers flicker, feeling an unexpected surge of nerves creeping in.
As Mia emerged from the elevator, she headed straight for the area outside the emergency.
room.
Laura was still in critical condition, undergoing resuscitation efforts. According to Caleb, the situation appeared quite grim.
Mia glanced up and noticed Timothy's silhouette. He was engaged in conversation with a doctor, his handsfeatures displaying a serious expression, his brow furrowed in concern.
Besides Timothy, there was a young woman with a designer handbag. As she neared, Mia caught a strong scent of her perfume.
Caleb stepped forward and announced, “Tim, the reishi mushrooms have been successfully brought back.” Timothy glanced up at Mia, his intense gaze fixed on the box she held. After a moment of
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