Chapter 4 Truly a Pretense

“Another hospital? This is the best hospital in Golden Sands! Where else do you want me to go?” said the middle-aged man.

“Go to the capital city. That place holds the highest of standards in the medical field,” said Old Rob as he crossed his arms and prepared to walk away.

He had never seen such an ailment before. She was fine but remained unconscious.

Just as Old Rob turned around, a discontented, disgruntled voice rang in his ears.

“Looks like even the Head Physician is nothing.”

Old Rob turned around immediately. Link was staring at him in a derisive manner which boiled Old Rob’s blood.

“You’re just a guard. Do what you’re supposed to do or I will have Director Rayleigh fire you!” Old Rob blared. His eyes glinted with a spark of discontent.

“You’re just another overrated, cheating quack. You’re just the same as your nephew here. Both hacks! Pair of dumbasses!” Link scolded aloud.

“What?!”

Old Ron’s entire body shook. After so many years of treating patients. he had never once been called a dumbass, what more by a brat!

He bellowed in return.

“Very well! If you can treat Miss Sullivan, I will leave this place!”

“It doesn’t matter to me if you leave or not. But, I’ll show you how I can get Miss Sullivan to wake up,” said Link as he threw a look at the middle-aged man, hinting him to be quick about it.

The man gritted his teeth and went out immediately to fetch a cat and some milk.

The situation having taken such a path, there was nothing else Old Rob could do except walk the mile, even if he thought it hopeless.

“If a cat and some milk could treat a patient, it would be the greatest joke ever!” Old Rob snorted.

James Lindt chimed in and said, “Old Rob is right. If he can treat the girl, I will run three laps around the hospital naked.”

“Hehe! You’ll soon understand. Both of you don’t deserve to be doctors,” said Link as he glanced at Minerva Sullivan who still lay on the bed, apparently unconscious.

One thing was for sure. Miss Sullivan was a natural beauty. Her skin was flawless and fair, like white jade. Her eyes, albeit shut, accentuated the curves of her thick eyelashes. The one-piece dress, clean and minimalistic was plastered to her skin, revealing her well-endowed figure. Her fair legs were exposed, only a little, but just enough to incite a person’s wild imagination.

However, the biscuit crumbs on the tip of her fingers gave away something.

.

“Miss Sullivan, snacking on biscuits alone isn’t nutritious enough for you. Wake up and go have something nice for yourself,” said Link with a smile on his face. Minerva Sullivan's finger twitched a little.

Not long after, the middle-aged man returned, drenched in sweat.

“Cat. Milk. I’ve got them.”

Link nodded and walked to the girl’s feet and slowly removed her footwear.

“What are you doing?” said the middle-aged man, surprised.

“Treating. Don’t worry about it. Trust me,” said Link solemnly.

“From the looks of it, he’s just taking the opportunity to touch her,” said James with clear jealousy. Miss Minerva Sullivan epitomized beauty. One would kill to have a chance to even get close to her.

Link turned a deaf ear to the rest of them and removed Minerva Sullivan’s shoes. Her feet, small and fair, were so adorable that one would have to fight himself to release them.

Link took a deep breath and took milk to his side. He poured them over her feet and picked the cat up.

When the cat took in the intoxicating scent of milk, it started to lick her feet.

At that point, both Old Rob and James Lindt were still expressing nothing but disdain. They were assuming Link might have some special treatment method but…

That being said, what happened next shocked both of them to their core. Both could not fathom what happened after.

Loud laughter burst out and not only was Minerva Sullivan awake, but she also reached for her legs, laughing about girlishly as she said, “Ahahaha! I’m done! I can’t keep it up any longer! It’s ticklish!”

What happened?

The middle-aged man failed to understand what was happening then. Did he just wake her up, just like that?

However, after listening to Minerva's accidental confession, he understood what had taken place. She was truly fine, without any ailments. She was merely pretending.

That was the perfect, literal example of the phrase: One can never wake up a person who pretends to sleep.

“It’s done. Miss Minerva Sullivan is now awake. However, don’t feed her solid food just yet,” Link gave his advice, “at most, you should drink just water and some vitamin C.”

The middle-aged man nodded and brought some water and vitamin C pills for her to consume.

James Lindt’s face turned awkward. He was embarrassed. However, he turned it around with a loud laugh.

“You did well, Link! We both knew that she was merely pretending. We just wanted to give you a chance to prove yourself.”

Old Rob caught on immediately and joined the fray.

“You should come and work under our department,” said Old Rob as he gestured invitingly.

“This is my first time seeing someone like yourself! How shameless!” Link warned. “To think that someone would instantly forget what they said earlier…”

He was naturally pointing at James Lindt saying he would run around naked and Old Rob quitting the hospital.

Both of them had never expected Link to wake her up and what more, using such a simple method. How would they save their own dignities, then?

“I am the Head Physician of Golden Sands Hospital! You should feel honoured to be able to work under my wing!” said Old Rob. It was an opportunity that not many came across.

“Your wing? Please, you're not worth that much!” said Link. After obtaining the inheritance of the Lewis bloodline and having a hundred and eight masters, Link would have stood several if not hundreds of ranks above Old Rob.

“Behave yourself or leave this place!” Old Rob shouted as he pointed towards the exit.

Link scoffed coldly. He stripped the guard uniform and tossed it to the ground hard.

“I’ve had it enough! I quit!”

Link turned around and walked out with large paces.

“You…” Old Rob growled, shaking with anger.

“Old Rob, ignore that brat. Miss Sullivan is awake and that’s enough,” said James as he glanced at Minerva Sullivan. His eyes glinted with passion.

Minerva Sullivan was no more than twenty years of age. She was so beautiful, with skin as fair like snow, brimming with youth.

At that point, Minerva was only angry and nothing else. She pulled her shoe on and admonished coldly, “Who asked you to wake me up!”

“Miss Sullivan, we only did it for your own good,” said James with a flirtatious smile.

“For my own good? You should have let me sleep! Get out! All of you!” Minerva shouted, rather coquettishly.

“Ehm…” James was speechless. He turned to Old Rob immediately.

Old Rob came before her and said, “Miss Minerva, is there something troubling you? You wouldn’t pretend to be sick if everything is fine, would you?”

“It’s none of your business,” Minerva said as she turned her head away. Her eyes were pouring out some strong emotions.

“Miss Sullivan, whatever it is, you cannot continue pretending. Sooner or later, you will only harm yourself. Know that you were born with a weaker than average constitution,” said Old Rob.

As soon as he was done talking, Minerva’s gut made a loud growling noise. She was famished.

Old Rob laughed and turned to James Lindt.

“Go get something to eat nearby. Get something for Miss Sullivan to eat.”

The middle-aged man suddenly chimed in, his expression changing.

“Old Rob, that guard from earlier, he said the mistress should not be eating anything yet.”

“Hmph. He is just an intern. Would you believe his words?” Old Rob bellowed.

“Ah! That’s true! He’s not even a guard in this hospital anymore. Haha. Miss Sullivan, perhaps we should go and have a real meal. I know a place with great seafood. I’ll get them for you.”

James Lindt would not let go of the opportunity to socialize with Minerva Sullivan. He headed to a nearby seafood market and ordered a bunch of takeout meals.

Minerva Sullivan scoffed coldly at the sight of those takeout meals, but she was famished. She picked up a small baby lobster and bit into it.

It had been days since she had a meal, and the baby lobster was incredibly delicious. She ended up eating more than half of that dish.

Not long after, Minerva's entire body went stiff. Her lips turned purple and her entire body started to spasm. White foam came out from her mouth and her eyes rolled all the way back. She fell back to the bed, unmoving.