The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 267

"What's wrong? It's not every day you take an interest in a patient. What's up with Ms. Lavinia Richardson?"

Noella casually handed the medical file to Calvin. "I suspect someone's been messing with her head on purpose."

The Richardsons had kept Lavinia sheltered very well, having her stay at the estate all these years.

Calvin put down his fork, looking serious. "Are you serious?"

"That's my initial suspicion. I'll need to see the patient to know more."

"Alright, she's due for a follow-up in a few days. You can join me then."

After a moment of silence, Noella looked up. "Did Grandpa Sexton get you to prescribe something?"

Calvin's hand trembled! He had intended to brush it off with a vague response, but meeting Noella's clear gaze, he felt as though she could see right through him!

The words he had ready died on his lips, and he could only manage a wry smile. "Can't hide anything from you, can I? If you went into medicine, the Schnabels would have two genius doctors on their hands! Yeah, Sexton did have me prescribe him something. I checked him out, and his health hasn't been great lately. You noticed too, didn't you?"

Noella nodded, her expression somber.

Sienna had mentioned it offhand recently; Sexton had been very sleepy and developed a craving for strong flavors in his meals. At his age, it's not unusual for health issues to crop up, especially since he had surgery not too long ago and hasn't fully recovered yet.

"Sexton didn't want me to tell you or your family about his condition, but he knows about his own health."

Calvin sounded slightly guilty, aware that Palmer might give him trouble if he found out. However, with Sexton insisting on secrecy, he dared not call Palmer either!

Noella sighed softly. "Let me see his medical file, and I’ll take over prescribing his medication."

"If you're overseeing it, Sexton might have a bit more time."

Relieved that Noella didn't press the issue, Calvin quickly passed Sexton's medical file to her.

Sexton's condition was heart-related; he had undergone coronary bypass surgery years ago, and now, at his age, some of his organs had irreversibly started to decline! He must have realized the severity of his condition, secretly getting Calvin to prescribe medication while acting as if nothing was wrong, keeping it from his family.

Calvin had other patients to see, so after a brief conversation with Noella, he left.

As Noella waited for Ulrich, she studied the medical file in her hands. Suddenly, a faint crying sound came from the office next door.

Her instincts, honed by her profession, made her particularly sensitive to such noises!

She remembered that the office belonged to a well-respected surgeon, a middle-aged man. The crying, however, clearly belonged to a young woman.

Noella stood up, walked to the office door, and knocked.

"Hello, can I help?"

The crying stopped abruptly at her words.

A nurse pushing a medication cart passed by. "Ms. Schnabel, are you looking for Dr. Caleb? He's still in surgery."

"Who's in there?"

"Probably a patient waiting for Dr. Caleb, or one of his interns."

The nurse hurried off to deliver medication, as ER staff always raced against time.

Noella was left with a nagging feeling that something was off.

As she turned the doorknob, she said softly, "I'm coming in, sorry for the intrusion."

The office was empty, with no one in sight. Then, the suppressed crying resumed, intermittent and coming from the cupboard!