After lunch, Bella left with Sam to go to the hospital. At the same time, Leo, who represents Bella, visits the mining site with his secretary, Dana.
As soon as she entered the car, she felt her surroundings spinning.
She closed her eyes and tried to sleep while sitting.
"Boss, you can lay and sleep..." Sam said after he saw her massage her forehead.
"Hmm," Bella lay while closing her eyes. "Please drive faster...to any nearby hospital." She rarely falls ill, but she feels utterly drained when she does.
"Yes, Boss…" Sam said and drove. He looked calm, but in his heart, he was worried. While driving, he kept glancing in the rearview mirror to check her condition.
...
Promise Hospital.
Bella was stunned when she woke and saw they were at Promise Hospital – Sean’s family hospital.
She didn’t want to be admitted to this hospital, primarily because Amanda Spencer, Sean’s aunt, had already issued Spencer’s Black Card for her. She worried that Amanda could trace her admission to this hospital and cause unwanted attention from Sean’s family.
"Sam, this is the near hospital?" Bella asked while holding back the discomfort she felt.
"Yes. We need to drive about 20 minutes to get to another hospital. Do you want to go to another hospital?"
After looking at her watch, she saw it was almost 3 pm. If she went again to another hospital, it would delay her time back to the beach house even more.
’It might be the best choice if you want to see Dax soon, Bella. Let’s be brave...’
Bella finally decided to choose this hospital, hoping it wouldn’t attract any unnecessary attention from the Owner. Bella pushed herself to accept that the hope was reasonable because this hospital was far from the capital, and Amanda Spencer likely would not notice. That is, as long as Bella did not use her black card.
"No need. Let’s go..." Bella said, then exited the car.
They went straight to the emergency room after Sam finished the administrative matters.
Bella was impressed by the efficient administrative service at the hospital. Sam only needed to show her ID card, and the process was complete in just two minutes.
Bella was even more impressed by how quick and caring the nurses handled her. They took her to the emergency room while ensuring she was comfortable and in good hands; this was her first experience going to an emergency room.
After a brief wait, the staff talked to the nurse on duty, who led her to a tiny one-bedroom room in a corner with a good view.
The room appeared to be reserved for VIP patients. She wondered if Sam had admitted her as a VIP patient, but her headache returned, so she set her questions aside. She needed to lie down on the bed.
As Bella lay on the bed, the nurse took her temperature and was shocked by the result.
"Ms. Donovan, your temperature is high. We need to get it down as soon as possible. I will put the medicine through your IV tube to speed up the process," said the concerned nurse.
Bella could already guess it because she felt her body heat like a fire burning inside and on her skin. She smiled, although the smile was limited on her lips and didn’t show through her eyes as she endured the pain.
"Yes, please. Nurse... can you also inject vitamin C for me? And, just to let you know, I also have a headache, pretty bad..." She said helplessly.
"I will consult with the doctor about your information. He will check your condition shortly, mam. But for now, what we do is lower your fever first," the nurse explained.
"Okay. I trust you know better. Thank you," Bella said calmly, even though she was worried inwardly. She doesn’t like IV needles. However, for now, she had no choice. She needs to feel better soon and return to the beach house.
…
The way the nurse set up and put the IV tube on her was magnificent. She felt no pain at all. Within minutes, the med is making her sleep.
Four hours later,
Bella opened her eyes and saw a nurse beside her, checking her IV. As she fully opened her eyes, the nurse told her the doctor had given her vitamin C and a few other medicines to expedite her recovery when she was asleep. She should be feeling much better now. After the nurse finished checking, she left.
And the nurse was right. Bella no longer feels hot or sore or pain in her head and shoulder. Her body feels lighter. This condition relieved her. She could return soon to the beach house.
When Bella looked up at the clock on the wall, she was surprised to realize that she had slept so long. Glancing around the corner, she noticed Sam immersed in his phone.
"Sam…"
"Thank goodness, Boss, you’re finally awake," Sam said with delight.
He had waited for four hours while she slept, worrying about her condition. Fortunately, the doctor had informed him that Bella was alright but had fatigue syndrome, possibly due to excessive work or stress. The doctor had advised her to rest and take it easy for a while.
"Sorry to make you worry, Sam..." Bella tries to sit up, causing Sam to rush to help. After she sat, she asked Sam about her condition.
He immediately explained again to her.
"No wonder my body has been feeling mad lately," Bella said with a smile and a shake of her head as she listened to Sam’s explanation.
"Boss, don’t force yourself to work too hard. You haven’t been to work for years, and when you start being active again quickly, your mind and body might be shocked..." Sam said in a still worried tone.
Bella, "...."
Why are his words so on point?
"Boss, the doctor also said if you still have a fever for the next three days, the doctor advised you to return to the hospital for a blood check."
Bella shuddered at the thought of the needle piercing her skin once more to draw her blood.