Her Revenge Returns (Lea and Alfred)
Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

In the evening, Shannon was covertly driven to Fraley Hospital to visit Donna.

The attending doctor, Peter briefed her, saying. “Your mom checked out with a fresh surgery wound,completely exhausted. The wound got worse, causing complications. She passed out before sheeven made it back here”

Shannon saw Donna hooked up to oxygen and IV’s, her face pale and gaunt, breathing erratically.The sight made her own breathing hitch.

“We’ve given her the best meds we have, some are even pricey imports Peter continued. “Up tonow, your mom has racked up about 28 thousand dollars in medical balls. With the currenttreatment, it’s costing about eight hundred to a thousand dollars a day. But the real issue is, heryears of heavy drinking have wrecked her organs. Without a new kidney, she’s not gonna make it.”

He then added, “Miss Berry spoke with our director, Mr. Donovan, and he’s prioritized your mom fora transplant. We’ve even found a potential donor

Helen was the Fraley family’s golden girl, rumored to be the future heiress, and Shannon knew itwasn’t just gossip.

Peter then stated, “But the kidney comes at a cost–over 20 thousand dollars, which is way out ofyour league. If you don’t pay up, we can’t proceed. with the transplant, Unless, of course. MissBerry decides to cover it for you?

When Shannon heard this, it hit her like a ton of bricks, making it hard to breathe.

Now, she faced two brutal choices: Plead guilty for Helen face life in prison, and endure a bleak,sinless existence. Or let Donna die

Staring at Donna struggling for every breath, Shannon knew she couldn’t just let her die.

She took a deep breath to steady herself and then said to Peter. “Can I have some time alone withmy mom?”

Peter nodded, giving her space, and stepped out, closing the door behind him.

Sitting by the bed, Shannon couldn’t shake Lea’s words from her mind.

monster”

“All men, good or bad, rarely illtreat their own children. Someone as ruthless as Matilda is

is still fiercely protective of her own child.”

“And your mom? She’s like the only mom I’ve ever met who lacks any maternal instinét. Just a cold,selfish r

“Hey, Shannon, ever thought about getting a DNA test? Just to check if you’re really your mom’skid?”

Prompted by Lea’s suggestion, Shannon impulsively collected a hair strand from both herself andher mom.

On the drive back, Shannon seized the moment to text Lea. Can you help me? I need to do a DNAtest.]

Ever since Shannon was little, Donna had been erratic, abandoning her and even hitting her whendrunk. Shannon had always questioned if they were truly related. Now, being coerced to cover forHelen’s crime really turned her world upside down, amplifying her doubts fueled by Lea’s remarks.She was determined to get that test.

She believed Lea would help. Otherwise, why would she visit me at the police station? she thought.

Lea had just reached the Berry Mansion when the received Shannon’s text, smirking slightly at itscontent. “Shannon is not stupid, that’s for suTE. Anyone smart enough to get into Vaporleon HighSchool isn’t ordinary” she thought.

Shannon and Lea shared similar burdens—both had mothers who were nothing short ofmonstrous, cuising pain and suffering.

But oddly, Lea considered herself luckier. Matilda, despite exploiting and abusing her, hadn’tdirectly endangered her life, and allowed her to access advanced scientific knowledge.

Donna, however, was like a vampire, draining 5 Shannon of life, ready to sacrifice her at amoment’s notice.

Lea quickly replied, [Sure thing. I get someone to swing by the station to replace you.

After that, she hit up Lorrand, telling him to check on Shannon at the station, keeping it low–key.

Then, she walked into the living room Immediately, the noticed Melissa packing up three cats into acage. “What’s going on, Melissa?” she askril.

“The tiniest cat hasn’t touched its food all day. I’m gonna take it to the vet for a check–up. The othertwo aren’t looking too hot either, so I’ll bring them along. Sorry, Miss, I screwed up taking care ofthem,” Melissa said, clearly upset.

Melissa was somewhat aware of why Lea suddenly moved into the old house. She’d picked up

and pieces about it

To Melissa, Lea was just a young kid, feeling lonely and sad. She only had a couple of kittens forcompany, but Melissa didn’t even do a good job taking care of them, hence the self–blame.

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A sharlow passed over Lea’s face. She hadn’t expected her cat to get sick so soon.

o grab the cage.

Lea decided to take charge. “You’ve got enough going on. I’ll take care of this,” she said, droppingher backpack and heading over to

“Miss Berry… Melissa started, but Lea cut her off with a kind smile. “It’s all good,” she said, beforeheading out with the cats.

Watching Lea go. Melissa’s heart sank. Such a sweet girl–why couldn’t Mrs. Herry just cut her someslack?”

Instead of heading to the vet, Lea went to Andrews Hospital.

The hospital had merged with Riverview SmartMed, but the main building was still being renovatedand wasn’t open yet, so it was still running Independently as usual.

By lowering the barriers for patient admission and taking in those rejected by other hospitals, thehospital quickly built a strong reputation, attracting more patients in just a few days.

Charles and Lorrand had completed the marketing procedures for several new drugs and gotapproval for their launch.

But Lea had instructed that, despite Fraley Medical developing similar drugs with issues thatprevented their approval, they would use them discreetly in the hospital to avoid sparking malicious

competition, as they were not ready for such a battle,

Thus, these new drugs were administered exclusively to their patients, significantly enhancing thequality of medical care and boosting the hospital’s revemies, turning around its financial work

Lea took a taxi to the hospital Just as she got our, Lorrand pulled up in his car

He’d been to the police station in meet Shannon and brought back her stuff.

“Miss Berry, what’s up with the cais?” he asked.

“I think they’ve been poisoned. Im here to get a blood test done, she replied.

“Alright, I’ll get on it. He nodded, and they went into the hospital together.

After the reshuffle. Alfred took care of h

Thiring, with Lea’s approval.

He also handled investments, while Lea managed the hospital

Chris, as the CEO, represented Lea in all affairs.

Charles was in charge of the research lab, and Lorrand, being the hospital director, oversaw theentire operations

Their assertive and aggressive approach pushed the hospital’s development faster thananticipated.

Lea’s concern for the cats was prioritized immediately. Lorrand had the staff start the tests withoutdelay. Meanwhile, the paternity test Shannon needed was also set up.

With nothing else pressing, Lea decided to take a stroll around the hospital, with Lorrand as herguide.