The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella)

Kitty felt the same way as Austin; she couldn't believe the pharmaceutical association's meds could have any nasty side effects.

Dr. Ray, looking more serious now, said, "You're not alone, Mr. Austin-I'm with you on this. But the test results are telling a different story-they're showing a reaction to the medication."noveldrama

He paused for a moment before continuing, "Medications can clash in unexpected ways, whether they're herbal or modern. Side effects are always a possibility. Sadly, Romero seems to be particularly sensitive to this batch from the pharmaceutical association."

Dr. Ray was smooth with his words, managing not to upset the Cunninghams or badmouth the association's drugs, sticking to the fact that all meds can have side effects.

"How's this possible? Mr. Keller assured us that this medication wouldn't harm Donald," Austin said, rubbing his temples.

If these meds from the association have such strong side effects, what does that say about the others?

Seeing that Austin had faith only in the association's meds, Dr. Ray didn't explain further and handed him the test results.

Austin was about to go through the report when a cousin swooped in and snatched it. He frowned.

"Austin, I'm starting to wonder if your so-called friend from the association is the real deal," his cousin teased with a smirk.

"Everyone says their meds can work miracles, but here they seem to be doing the opposite."

"You better clear things up with everyone, or if the accusation of trying to harm Donald sticks..."

Recently, Austin had been bragging about his connection to someone in the association. Now, with Donald's health taking a nosedive, his cousins weren't about to let the chance to tease him slip by.

Hearing their jabs, Austin's face turned pale. Thanks to Dr. Ray's remarks, he had no comeback, even though he knew they were just trying to bring him down.

His cousins didn't push it further, aware they were in a hospital, and soon left.

Austin grabbed the report and headed to a quiet spot in the hospital to smoke, cigarette butts already scattered at his feet.

Kitty stepped out, coughed a bit from the smoke, and waved her hand to clear the air. "You should call Mr. Keller," she suggested.

Austin flicked his cigarette to the ground and stomped it out, his face clouded with worry. "I want to, but calling him could mess up our relationship."

Questioning the meds meant showing mistrust toward Conrad. One call, and the bond Austin had worked to build might fall apart.

That's why he was stuck there, smoking away his frustration.

"I want to believe the meds are fine too, but without calling Mr. Keller, we're out of options. Maybe he'll have some other ideas."

Kitty sighed, "We can't just watch Donald get worse, can we? And remember, the will still needs sorting."

Austin's eyes darkened, and after a moment, he made up his mind. "Alright, I'll call him."

"Do it, Mr. Keller doesn't seem like the type to hold grudges," Kitty reassured him.

Austin nodded, pulled out his phone, and quickly dialed the number.

*

When Conrad picked up Austin's call, he was busy going over some meds Sophia had given him before. Hearing Austin's rundown of the situation, he nearly knocked over the bottles on his desk.