Chapter 497
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 497<\/p>\n
Chapter 497<\/p>\n
When the little girl whispered those words, Hank was indeed not nearby.<\/p>\n
Cherise immediately understood what the colorful flashing images on the computer were. She glanced casually at Hank before turning back to the little girl. He\u2019s that good, huh?\u201d<\/p>\n
The little girl nodded enthusiastically, clearly proud. \u201cYes! I heard Maeve say that Hank is trying to learn more to make more money, so Ms. Leach, can you teach Hank properly?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise gently patted the little girl\u2019s head and nodded. \u201cOf course I can.*<\/p>\n
The little girl beamed. \u201cAlright, I\u2019m done telling you my secret, Ms. Leach. Don\u2019t tell anyone, okay? Can I go pick a toy now?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGo ahead, Cherise said softly.<\/p>\n
As the little girl happily ran off, and the adults around them moved gifts, Cherise\u2019s gaze lingered on Hank for a few seconds before she smiled.<\/p>\n
Hank, Maeve, Hugh, and Zander carried heavy things like fruits and books inside the house.<\/p>\n
The remaining kids were gathered around the new toys, laughing joyfully.<\/p>\n
The next moment, amid the laughter, a small, thin girl suddenly collapsed backward.<\/p>\n
The other four kids screamed in unison. \u201cClara! Maeve, Hank, Clara passed out again!\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean, who had been watching nearby, was startled and confused by the sudden turn of events.<\/p>\n
Cherise quickly ran over and, seeming quite calm, scooped Clara up into her arms.<\/p>\n
Maeve and Hank, hearing the commotion from inside, rushed out and saw Cherise carrying Clara toward them. They immediately cleared the way.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Leach, Clara has had type 1 diabetes since birth,\u201d Hank said, knowing Cherise\u2019s medical expertise.<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded, continuing her stride. down.\u201d<\/p>\n
ear a little space, and don\u2019t let the others crowd around. Calm the other kids<\/p>\n
Zander, Jean, and Hugh took the other four children outside to keep them occupied.<\/p>\n
Hank and Maeve led Cherise to the place where the children usually rested.<\/p>\n
Cherise gently laid Clara down and, as she opened her eyes wide to check, quickly asked, \u201cHas she been getting her insulin injections on time?\u201d<\/p>\n
Maeve responded seriously, \u201cYes, she injected this morning, first thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded and became more serious. Without a stethoscope, she leaned down to listen to Clara\u2019s chest for a moment.<\/p>\n
After standing up, Cherise asked, \u201cHas Clara shown any new symptoms recently?\u201d<\/p>\n
Maeve seemed to be thinking hard. \u201cSince yesterday, Clara\u2019s been noticeably more lethargic and not in a good mood.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 497<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was so excited to hear\u2013you were coming, but when you showed up today, she didn\u2019t seem as excited as I thought she\u2019d be. Ms. Leach, could this be related?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCould it be diabetic ketoacidosis?\u201d Hank suddenly asked Cherise<\/p>\n
Cherise looked up at him. \u201cYes, I think so. I\u2019ll help Clara stabilize for now. Go tidy up the things. Clara might need to stay in the hospital for a while.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Maeve was immediately worried, her hands twisting together as she spoke anxiously. \u201cOh, okay. I\u2019ll pack her things right away.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Maeve turned to leaye, Hank grabbed her hand, probably sensing her inner conflict, and said, \u201cI\u2019ll take care of the money. Don\u2019t worry about that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise glanced over at Hank and Maeve, then continued her actions, pulling out needles from her bag.<\/p>\n
Once Maeve left, Hank crouched down beside Cherise, watching closely as she prepared to inject Clara, and asked, \u201cMs. Leach, Clara\u2019s only twelve. She\u2019s supposed to be going to elementary school. Is there really no cure for her condition?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise didn\u2019t stop what she was doing. \u201cYour knowledge of medicine is good. You should know that type 1 diabetes is congenital. It was set from the moment she was born.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank nodded. \u201cYes, I know. But she\u2019s just so young. At this age, kids should wake up excited to go to school, with their mom and dad beside them. But she didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s lost both parents. Every morning, the first thing she does is prick her finger to check her blood sugar, then inject insulin. She can\u2019t even enjoy the lollipops, cakes, or coffee that other girls love.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re a professor at Betrico University. If no one else can do anything, then what about you? Can you help her?\u201d<\/p>\n
Hank\u2019s voice was filled with emotion. Deep down, he knew the chances were slim, but he couldn\u2019t help but hope. Maybe, just maybe, there was a chance.<\/p>\n
Cherise shook her head.<\/p>\n
Hank\u2019s shoulders immediately slumped, his disappointment palpable.<\/p>\n
As Cherise removed the needle from Clara\u2019s body, she spoke softly. \u201cI can only do my best to manage her complications and make sure her condition doesn\u2019t interfere with her schooling before she reaches adulthood.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs for the rest, give me some time to figure it out. Clara is almost awake. Don\u2019t wait. Let\u2019s take her to the hospital for tests. We\u2019ll talk more once the results are in.\u201d<\/p>\n
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