NovelEnglish“Don’t worry, I've got it covered,” Cordell responded, his tone turning serious as he grasped the gravity of the
request.
Matthew then collected Stella and Bella from the coffee shop and they hurried to the hospital.
The drive was quiet; Bella and Stella were anxious about the upcoming examination, while Matthew was
preoccupied with thoughts about the paternity test.
When they arrived at the hospital, Cordell immediately took Bella for the examination with a trusted colleague.
As Bella was led away, Stella instinctively grasped Matthew's hand.
Her hand was cold, and Matthew, sensing her anxiety, gently rubbed it to provide comfort.
“Are you worried?” he asked softly.
Stella nodded, speaking softly.
“I really hope she'll be alright.
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Even though she isn’t my mother, I've grown very fond of her.
Beyond just admiration, | find a sense of peace whenever we're together.
However, thoughts of Bella's recent decline in both physical and mental health filled her with deep concern.
“Don’t worry too much; it’s just a routine check-up.
Everything will be fine, especially with Cordell overseeing it.
If necessary, we can bring in specialists from abroad.
We'll make sure nothing serious happens to Bella.
Stella felt a wave of relief wash over her at Matthew’s comforting words.
“She has to be okay.
I still have so much to learn from her about design.
“What?” Matthew asked, looking puzzled.
Stella then realized she hadn't shared her news with him.
“Bella ctotoday to nme as the successor of her design studio.
Matthew's expression brightened.
“That's a testament to your hard work and Bella’s trust in you.
It's a crucial tfor her studio, so don’t worry, she will be okay.
Reassured by Matthew's words, Stella managed a relaxed smile as they waited outside the
examination room.
However, the wait felt excruciatingly long, each minute stretching out endlessly as Stella’s anxiety mounted.
Finally, Cordell emerged from the examination room with Bella, his expression grave.
Stella's heart raced as she approached them quickly.
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“How did the examination go? Are there any results yet? Is something wrong?”
Her worry was so intense that she rapidly fired off three questions in succession.
Cordell seemed hesitant to speak, glancing at Bella.
“You can be open with me,” Bella insisted, her voice steady despite the worry in her eyes.
“I've faced many challenges in my life; I'm prepared for whatever this is.
Taking a deep breath, Cordell disclosed, “You're in good health, but there is one concern.
We found traces of an unusual drug in your system, and it’s at a high concentration.
The others frowned at the news.
Stella, with a serious tone, asked, “What is it? What effect does it have on the human body?”
“I don’t know yet,” Cordell replied.
“We need to do further tests to find out.
But judging by Bella's symptoms, | suspect her headache might be related to this medicine.
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