chapter 5

Camilla’s POV

Nine Years later

I just landed at Sun City airport after nine years with my son, Jason. I held my son’s hand in one hand and held my designer bag in the second hand.

Jason couldn't hold back his excitement that we were returning to Sun City; his bright eyes scanned everything around us, and he kept jumping around as we headed towards the welcome back lobby.

I never thought of returning to Sun City because I have built a small hospital in Emerald City, where I was coming from, and it has started to grow. All thanks to my new mother.

Nine years ago when Lady Caroline Wesley saved me from dying on the streets, I was a broken woman, ready to give up everything, but she saved me and gave me a second chance at life.

She adopted me without hesitation, registered me as her daughter, and took me to another country where I could begin my life again.

Throughout my pregnancy period, Lady Wesley nursed me back to health. She made sure I had everything I needed even though I doubted myself. After I gave birth to Jason, she supported my dreams of going back to the university, but I decided to become a doctor just like her.

It wasn't easy all through the sleepless nights and self-doubt, but with her support and the help of Justin, her other adopted son, I got through every problem, and here I am as a successful doctor and mother.

But now, Lady Wesley insists I must return to Sun City and take over her position in Open Medical Group in Sun City, which she also inherited from her late father.

As we moved closer to the welcome back lobby, I scanned my eyes for any sign of Justin, and then I saw him holding a cardboard over his head. “Welcome back home, Camilla and Jason.”

“Uncle Justin,” Jason exclaimed excitedly as he let go of my hand and ran towards him to hug him.

I smiled as I watched how Jason jumped into Justin’s arms. He carried him, twirled him around then hugged him. Someone would think they haven't seen each other in years. No one would believe they saw each other just a month ago.

“You look amazing, Cam's,” Justin said, as he put Jason down, his eyes scanning over me in a flirting way.

I smiled as I turned around, flipped my hair, and removed my shades. “Of course, I do; what do you expect from a sexy doctor, a cardiologist, to be precise, and a mother?”

Justin chuckled, smiling. “Oh, Dr. Cam’s, will you also mend my broken heart, please.”

“Hell, no. I only fix people’s hearts,” I replied and we moved closer to hug each other.

“Uncle Justin,” Jason’s voice rang out excitedly. “Mom said she will be working at Open Medical Group of companies in Sun City, is that really correct? Are we really going to stay here?” Jason asked, curiously waiting for Justin to confirm it.

Justin smiled warmly at him.“That's correct, little one. Your Mom is a boss now, which means she will be working in Sun City now. And guess what, that means we will see each other every day.”

Jason jumped up excitedly at the news. As they were speaking, my eyes darted toward the entrance of the lobby, and I saw my mother, Lady Wesley, standing there, her smile as bright as ever.

“Mom!” I exclaimed, rushing towards her to hug her warmly as I didn't expect that she would actually come to wait for me at the airport just as she had promised.

It's been over a year since I last saw Lady Wesley, but she had promised to welcome me back home in a grand way if I indeed returned home just as I promised to do, which she did and it makes me joyful.

“You are welcome back home, my daughter,” she said, tears welling up in our eyes as we hugged each other warmly.

“I'm proud of you, darling. Thank you for caring for my great-grandson.” She kept saying sweet words to me.

I looked at my new family, who had been nothing but helpful to me since nine years ago, as they greeted me at the airport and welcomed me back home.

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The next day came swiftly; Lady Wesley and I got up early, prepared ourselves, and headed to Open Medical Group of companies for the handing-over ceremony.

The Open Group is a medical empire owned by the Wesley family, with different companies and branches under it and over fifty departments, which also has a hospital that includes a special suite for VIPs, which helps keep their privacy.

It has an advanced diagnostic center, a research lab, and a pharmaceutical company, all of which generate trillions of dollars yearly.

I had told my mother that I wanted a small and quiet in-house ceremony because I was eager to start work and she agreed, though she promised to still do a big ceremony.

The ceremony took place at Open Medical Hospital, where I was to take over Lady Wesley's patients immediately.

I was inaugurated as the President of Open Medical Group with Lady Wesley, Jason, and Justin by my side. They were beaming with joy as they watched and encouraged me as I stepped on the podium and addressed the directors, department heads, and other people who were also present.

“I stand before you today as a testament that hard work and dedication pay. I beg you all to work with me to make Open Medical Group a success.” I stood there, watching the crowd cheer, the paparazzi took the pictures and I was congratulated by everyone present.

The opening ceremony ended quickly, and I barely had time to get into my new office before changing into my white gown and beginning the day's work.

I started my consultation rounds, eager to meet my patients.

Lisa, my assistant walked beside me and briefed me on my first patient.

“Your first VIP patient is in room 301. He has a history of angina, which got worse after he had a serious accident.”

I nodded as she handed me the file and I mentally prepared myself before reaching the room.

The VIP suites in my hospital were specially designed to look like five-star hotel rooms rather than a hospital for patients' convenience and secrecy.

Lisa opened the door while I walked in with a clipboard in my hand.

My breath caught in my throat as I entered the room and my eyes fell on the man who was sitting on the hospital bed as my patient.

The world seems to be tilting on its axis.

It was Daniel Caspian, my ex-husband. The same man who betrayed me and broke my heart into a million pieces.

I stopped for a moment; my mind raced with thoughts, but then I was no longer the naive girl he once knew and I must remain professional, so I wasted no time on past feelings.

“I am Dr. Camilla Wesley and I will be your attending cardiologist,” I said, breaking the awkward silence between us.