Chapter 81

The news was a ray of hope for Madeline, but the looming concern was the cost. Don't stress about the money. You can pay me back whenever you're able to."

Madeline winced inwardly, thirty thousand dollars for the medicine was way beyond her means.

"However, there's something I'd like to ask you," Caleb said, changing the subject.

"My mentor is really interested in your mom's condition and wants to examine it closely. The hospital records I've seen are only recent. Is there any chance you could dig up her older medical records?"

Madeline paused, recalling the stack of papers tucked away in Bella's belongings.

"I'll get them sorted out and to you today," she promised.

Caleb nodded, his gratitude evident.

Madeline softly shook her head. "The thanks should really come from me. I don't know who your mentor is, but they must be something special. Having such an amazing doctor look after my mom's condition is a true gift."

She blushed slightly. "You've done so much for me, and I feel