Never had Arielle expected that Sonia actually sought her out to speak about that matter.
Hmm? Could it be that someone is blackmailing her? But then, she doesn't seem the kind of person who'd cry just because of that. What exactly happened that an arrogant girl like her would shed tears before me, a teacher she disliked? Anyhow, I can't think of any other possibility besides that.
“I've never taken that matter to heart in the first place.” After saying that, she inquired, “Is someone blackmailing you? If so, just tell me boldly without any reservations. I'll go and seek the other party out.”
However, Sonia shook her head. “No, no one is blackmailing me.”
“Then, why are you doing this?”
“Ms. Moore, my grandpa is critically ill. I just received news that the doctors allowed him to be brought home, for there's no more hope for him.” When Sonia had finished saying that in a choked voice, she gazed at Arielle hopefully. “Could you please go and check on him? I'll give up if there's really no hope for him.” Although she was the little princess in her family, her parents were busy with their work and careers. As such, she grew up with her grandparents since young and had an exceedingly close relationship with them. Verily, she couldn't accept the fact that her grandfather was going to depart this life.
The instant Arielle heard that, she didn't bother playing the waiting game. Time waited for no one, and a delay of a few minutes could mean missing the golden hour of treatment, causing someone who could initially be saved to lose his life.
“After you,” she uttered solemnly.
Knowing that she had agreed to go and save her grandfather, Sonia immediately took Arielle to the hospital without even wiping off her tears. On the way there, Arielle sent Kristoff a text to inform him of the situation on her side. That aside, she also told Sonia to inform her family to talk with the doctor as she wanted to have a look at the patient as soon as she arrived to have a better understanding of the patient's condition.
Sonia didn't dare to tarry for a single heartbeat, promptly giving her father a call and telling him about Arielle's request. Naturally, her father didn't agree at first. He found it incredulous to have a random person treat his father.
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