Chapter 64: Eagleheart Medical Center
Ivy trudged to the car, feeling very unsettled. The lady’s words rang at every corner of her head.
“Are you good, ma’am?” Bud asked as he ignited the engine
“Yes, yes,” she replied with a faint smile.
Of course, she was far from good, but she couldn’t tell him that
She sank into the car, exhaling deeply. She was tired of being torn between her feelings. Were her father and Cole right? Was Thomas really a thief?
She had no answer, and that frustrated her.
When they reached the premises, she stepped out of the car without a word and went straight to her room. She needed to think. She needed to act.
But where would she start?
“What do I do now?” she muttered to herself, pacing in her room.
She sat on her bed, pondering hard. She couldn’t trust Thomas either. And until he was cleared, she would stay wary of Silas as well.
A thought flashed in her mind, and she sprang out of bed. She was going to start from her mother’s health. If Thomas was responsible for her mother’s depression, the
doctor will tell.
Lauren had always used Eagleheart Medical Center, but getting to find her personal doctor would be tricky.
“And finding my way there…” she said out loud.
If she was going to investigate, Silas couldn’t find out. But how could she leave without Bud noticing?
Without another thought, Ivy grabbed her purse with her card and some cash inside. She crept downstairs, hoping nobody would see her
Unfortunately, Bud was at the gate and he approached her. “Where are you off to, ma‘
am?”
“Just want to take a walk,” she said firmly, hiding her agenda. “To see the environment”
“I’ll go with you ma’am. You can’t”
“No,” she interrupted him. I don’t need you following me. I’ll soon be back,” she said. Before he could protest, she dashed out of the gate.
Ivy walked slowly, glancing back to see if she was being followed. Once she was sure she was alone, she ordered a ride. The car arrived twenty minutes later and drove her to Eagleheart.
The hospital was larger than she remembered. As she stepped inside, the sharp scent
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of antiseptic and medications filled her nose. She could almost smell the sickness.
She made her way to the nurse’s stations, and approached a young nurse sitting at a computer.
“Good afternoon,” Ivy greeted.
The nurse looked up, her eyes shining with recognition but she remained composed.” Good afternoon, ma’am. How can I help you?”
Ivy’s heart fluttered as she spoke. “I’m looking for Dr. Keller–or Kelly.”
The nurse tilted her head. “We don’t have any doctors by those names.”
Ivy bit her lip as she racked her brain. She had been here years ago, following her mother for checkups. She could remember the doctor’s face, but his name was on the tip of her tongue.
“Maybe Dr. Killian, or Kevin?” she tried again.
The nurse dropped the mouse and faced Ivy. “I’m sorry, ma’am, but we don’t-”
“Check your system, or records–or something,” Ivy interrupted, frustration brewing within her. She’d taken a huge risk coming here, and she couldn’t leave without
answers.
The nurse’s lips pursed. “I’m sorry, ma’am, we-”
Ivy leaned forward, pointing to the computer screen. “My mother was a patient here, and Dr K–something was her doctor. Check your files and tell me!” she snapped, her frustration getting to her.
“I’m afraid I can not share such information,” the nurse replied, standing up. “It’s
confidential.”
“I don’t care! Ivy snapped, slamming the counter with her fist. Then she realized she was out of line, so she lowered her voice. “I’m sorry. I just need help.”
Tm sorry, but I can’t help you, Mrs Stone. You need to leave,” the nurse said, gesturing to the exit.
vy gasped. “How do you know my name?”
The nurse ignored her question, her tone getting sharper. “I don’t want to call the security, please leave.”
by knew she should leave, she should walk out the door with her dignity intact, but she couldn’t give up now. She might never get another opportunity to be alone without Bud and she had to use it wisely.
Instead of walking out the exit, Ivy dashed into the hallway. She heard the nurse hollering for the security as she turned a comer.
Without a plan, without a clear destination, Ivy kept going. She climbed the stairs and entered a door marked “Office“. She checked the doors, reading the nametags as fast
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as she could.
A door opened, and a female doctor in white walked out. Ivy approached her.
“Excuse me, doctor. Do you know any doctor by the name Kiran? Killian?” she asked.
The doctor shook her head. “No.”
“What about Koren? Kevin?”
Before the doctor could respond, a security guard entered the corridor. He rushed toward Ivy and took her arm.
“Let’s go!” he said.
Ivy pulled away. “Let go of me!”
“You’ve done enough,” he said, his grip tightened as he dragged her along.
“If you don’t let go, I’ll find you and make your life miserable!” she threatened.
The security guard immediately released her. Ivy adjusted her dress and followed him.
“There’s a Dr Collins here, though!” The female doctor shouted after them. “He might be the one you’re looking for!”
Ivy turned to her. “Thank you!”
The security guard led her downstairs, and when they reached the nurse’s stations, she glared at the nurse.
“I’m sorry,” the nurse whispered, but Ivy ignored her.
The security guard led her outside, frowned, and then left. Left alone, Ivy pulled out her phone and ordered a ride. She had failed, and now she just wanted to go cry at home.
But suddenly, out of nowhere, flashes erupted around her. Reporters surrounded her, poking their mics at her.
“What do you have to say about Mason and Cheryl?”
“Any comments about your father disowning you?”
“Did you come to the hospital to get solutions for your infertility?”
Panic surged within Ivy. She ran as fast as she could, but they followed her. She stumbled, broke a heel in the process, but didn’t stop until she got into a random car.
“Drive!” she ordered the woman behind the wheel.
The driver glanced at her. “What?”
“Just drive! Please!”
The woman hesitated but started the car, speeding away. Ivy’s eyes pricked with tears as she breathed heavily. Leaving home without Bud was a stupid idea.
“Hey, you good?”
Ivy looked up, nodding. “I… yes…”
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The woman checked the rearview mirror. “I think we’re safe now.”
Ivy glanced back and saw that the woman was right. “Just let me out here.”
“Here? You sure?” The woman asked, concerned.
Ivy nodded. “I’ll order a ride home.”
The woman nodded and pulled over. “Order it now, then.”
Ivy took out her phone and ordered the ride. When it arrived, she hugged the woman from behind. “You saved my life. Thank you.”
The woman smiled. “You’re welcome.”
Ivy swallowed as she stepped out of the car. She waved at the woman and entered her ride.
The ride was quick and quiet–Ivy was too embarrassed to speak. When she arrived home, she paid the fare and entered inside.
“Where the hell did you go?” Silas demanded the instant she walked through the door.
Fear gripped her as she faced him. Of course, Bud had told Silas.
“What were you thinking going out in public without security? You could have been harmed!” Silas shouted, walking towards her.
She flinched, consumed by fear, pain, and embarrassment. She couldn’t reply to him. Instead she ran into her room, bolted the door behind her, and broke down in tears.
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