After Death

part 7

"Doctor John. I'm sorry, Mrs Roseline would like to see you."

For a moment, Doctor John's chest pounded. Then he slowly regulated his breathing to return to normal.

"Miss Anna, you startled me."

"Forgive me if I have startled you, Doctor John." Anna spoke casually as if she knew nothing.

"Well I will be right there, after giving this medicine to Mr Brian."

Anna continued to look for ways to prevent the man from putting anything into Brian's body. "It looks like the call from Mrs Roseline is quite important. You'd better see her first. Didn't you already give Mr Brian some sedatives and painkillers?"

Doctor John started to get nervous, occasionally blinking his eyes rapidly.

"That's right Miss, but I want to give Mr Brian some more medicine so that he can recover faster."

"You just leave the medicine here. After you finish seeing Mrs Roseline, you can come back again to inject the medicine," Anna said.

There was no resistance from Doctor John. "Alright, I'm going down to see the big lady."

Doctor John left Brian's room. He carried a syringe that had been filled with brain and nerve paralysing drugs.

At that moment, Anna's eyes fell on the medicine bottle that was accidentally left behind by the Collins family's personal physician.

When Doctor John was out of sight, she quickly picked up the medicine bottle left on the table. Then she tried to contact Mrs Rosaline.

It turns out that what Anna told Doctor John was a lie. Everything she did was to reveal the truth and save Brian.

Actually, Madame Roseline hadn't called Doctor John at all.

Anna just wanted to ensure her parents' safety.

She quickly picked up her mobile phone and called Brian's birth mother.

"Hello, Madame Roseline."

"Yes, Anna. Why do you sound nervous?" asked Mrs Roseline from the other end of the line.

"Please help me, Mrs Roseline."

"What can I do for you? Tell me, what's wrong with you Anna?" urged Mrs Roseline with concern.

"I suspect that Doctor John has done something to harm Mr Brian. I want to ascertain whether my suspicions are correct or not. If Doctor John comes to see you, please tell him that you have been looking for him and would like to discuss Mr Brian's health."

"Are you sure, Anna? What dangerous act are you referring to?" asked Mrs Roseline.

"I don't know, Mrs Ros. I want to be sure, so as not to arouse unwarranted suspicion. Please fulfil my request," pleaded Anna.

Madame Roseline was well aware of her secretary's attitude. Anna could not make accusations without concrete evidence.

"Very well, I will fulfil your request. Where are you now, Anna?"

"I am in Mr Brian's room. I want to see what medicine the doctor is going to give Mr Brian.”

The conversation between Madame Roseline and Anna was interrupted when Madame Roseline's ears picked up the sound of footsteps that were becoming more and more distinct.

As she turned round, she saw that Doctor John was already in front of her.

"Excuse me, Mrs Roseline. I'm sorry, do you need to see me?"

"Yes, Doctor John I would like to talk about my son's health. What should I do so that he can recover like before? Should we take him to another country for treatment?"

"I don't think so, Mrs Roseline. You need not worry, Mr Brian will soon be better. Trust me."

Doctor John tried to reassure his interlocutor.

Mrs Roseline widened her lips until her cheeks lifted.

"Of course I have great faith in you doctor John. I am sure you will endeavour to cure my son. Haven't you been instrumental in taking care of the Colins' health? Honestly, there is no doubt in my heart not to trust you. I'm sure you won't betray this family, right?"

The last sentence uttered by Mrs Roseline was, of course, to insinuate Doctor John.

Instantly, the middle-aged man turned pale. His body language changed, he felt nervous. However, he tried to remain calm in front of Madame Roseline, so that she would not become suspicious.

"Of course, Madame Roseline. There is no way I would betray the trust of you and your family." Doctor John tried to reassure his interlocutor.

"Well done, Doctor John. Do you know what the consequences would be if any person or worker dared to betray the Collins family?" said Mrs Roseline.

"Yes, Mrs Roseline."

In his heart, Doctor John began to waver. He was confused about which side to take.

'Mrs Roseline, if our greatest enemy wasn't Ronald. I would never have the heart to do such a terrible thing to Mr Brian and your family. Unfortunately, our enemy is a demon in human form. If I don't obey his orders, I fear that my entire family will perish.'

Yes, that's exactly what Doctor John had in mind.

According to her, if she betrays the Collins family, it is likely that only she will suffer. However, if he disobeyed Ronaldo's orders, all his family and loved ones would fall victim to the young man's savagery. That was the kind of sacrifice Doctor John made for his loved ones.

Mrs Roseline's gaze fell on Doctor John who seemed to be thinking about something.

"Doctor John, are you alright? I noticed you were daydreaming. Is there something you're thinking about?"

The middle-aged man in front of him was surprised by the question that came out of Madam Roseline's mouth.

"Erm..." Doctor John muttered, his nervousness unconcealable.

"No, Mrs Roseline. Is this all you wanted to discuss with me?" Doctor John changed the subject.

"Yes, Doctor John. That's all I wanted to discuss."

"Very well. If there is nothing else to discuss, I would like to ask permission to go to Mr Brian's room. Mr Brian's room. I want to give him some medicine so that he can get better soon."

"Very well." Mrs Roseline allowed the middle-aged man to return to her son's room, although she felt very worried.

Before Mrs Roseline passed away, Doctor John bowed his head for a moment as a sign of respect. Then, he turned around and walked towards Brian's room.

"Wait."

Doctor John's steps halted, when Mrs Roseline suddenly called out his name.

"Yes, Mrs Roseline." The man turned towards the source of the voice.

"Sorry doctor John. I have something to ask you, come here."

Doctor John let out a long sigh, then walked back towards Mrs Roseline.

"What did you want to ask, Mrs Roseline?" asked Doctor John with a smile.

"About the medicine you gave my son."

That statement made Doctor John's heart beat faster than before.

'Is Mrs Roseline suspicious? Or does she already know the truth?" the doctor asked.

"What do you mean?"

Doctor John's voice sounded weak.

"I just want to make sure that you give my son the best medicine."

"Of course, Mrs Roseline. I always give my best to Mr Brian and his family."

"Alright, what medicine have you given to Brian. Please state the brand and use of the medicine you have given my son over the years."

"Why do you ask that? Do you suspect that I have done something bad to Mr Brian?" said Doctor John.

Mrs Roseline gave him a suspicious look.

"Of course not Doctor John. Why would you have such thoughts?"

Doctor John was silent, as if he was beginning to feel haunted by the wrong he had done.

"It just so happened that one of our family asked what medicine you were using to treat Brian. They were surprised to see Brian suddenly wake up from his coma," Mrs Roseline added.

"I think I was thinking too much. I have to control myself. If I keep this up, Mrs Roseline will get suspicious,' Doctor John thought.

"Very well, Mrs Roseline. I will prescribe the medicine."

Doctor John then mentioned a few names of medicines and Mrs Roseline looked on while taking notes on one of the apps on her mobile phone.

"That's the only medicine I can give you, Mum."

Doctor John ended his speech.

"Alright doctor John, thank you for the information. You may leave this place."

Mrs Roseline invited Doctor John to return to his activities.

Doctor John immediately headed to the second floor and hurriedly made his way to Brian's room.

However, he was shocked when he opened the door to Brian's room. What exactly happened in that room?