Chapter One Hundred-Sixty Five

Anita held Lilly’s hand tightly as they walked into an examining room in an extinguished hospital owned by the Algernon family. She had brought Lilly for a discreet proper checkup. She had been meticulous in ensuring this visit would be confidential, preparing for the upcoming transplant surgery.

After the doctor had thoroughly examined Lilly, they all returned to his office, a tense silence hanging in the air.

The doctor sat behind his desk, looking over Lilly’s charts before raising his eyes to Anita.

"So, Mrs. Anita, when is Lilly scheduled for the transplant?"

Anita forced a smile, her mind racing for a believable answer.

"We’re taking her to England for the transplant. A hospital there has found a suitable donor."

The doctor frowned, clearly puzzled. "England? Which hospital, if you don't mind me asking? We need to transfer her medical records and ensure they have all the necessary information."

Anita’s responses became increasingly evasive. "It's a private facility. They’ve as