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The Cursed Billionaire's Fate

Chapter 9 The Unexpected News

Word Count: 1773    |    Released on: 08/04/2024

ocked the door with a satisfying click. Stepping inside, she shed her shoes and wearily made her way

feeble, her system exhausted. Overwhelmed by it all, her capable mind sought solace in

h had steadied, her heart no longer raced, and her veins and arteries no longer throbbed

to see her brother. "You must be utterly exhausted, you should go sleep in your room. " h

voice barely above a whisper. "How about you, are your medications proving effective?" She

s low. I can't keep food down so I've just been resting and hydrating. But don

o the flu should have cleared by now." With a comforting pat on his arm, she made her way to her room. Concerned for him, she knew she needed to rest p

ly, emotionally and

ontinued to ache deeply. A scar she longed to

grinned and leisurely leapt into its embrace. And in the blink of a

he harsh reality was that Lola was facing financial struggles. James had recently graduated from high school but was reluctant to pursue further education.

mes and she were born out of wedlock, but this difference in their paternal lineage never once weakened the bond between siblings. This is why she carries a sense of remorse, unable to provide more for her broth

mptation. Her resolute spirit wavered in uncertainty. Momentarily thrown off balance, her mind swiftly calculated the transformative power that sum of money held. It could wipe away t

tely transform

he remained unmoved by the illusion of

at anything that appears too good to be true should not

er clear of hi

a blanket, engrossed in a show on his mobile device. A smile graced her lips, evoking memories of a bygone era when she would return from scho

memories be tainte

e sat by his legs and patted

, and answered, “No difference, Lola.” H

all too well. His fragile immune system leaves him vulnerable to frequent illnesses, and lacking health insurance only complicates matte

't continue like this.” Lola grabb

flu. I'll be fine soon. Don't worry. I'll stay indoors till I feel be

more days. If you don't feel bette

ied with a

tching a show together and findin

ore. She felt relieved to be free of his presence. Things were going well; James was improving, and her job ha

Typically, they stored their phones in the changing room, so calls through the office

made her way across the room to respond to the call in private. U

is this?” Sh

ral General Hospital. Are you Lola

ned its rhythm at the m

in some minutes ago. Your attention is need

ked, “Please can you tell

tal, the doctor will explain everything you need to

e call and hurried to the manager's office to requ

d for the general hospital. Her heart raced with trep

ntless in denying her and her brother a moment of peace. It was a relentless onslaught

ter settling the cab fare in cash. Approaching the reception, she brief

her and immediately spotted him in a deep slumber on the hospital bed, conn

o his earlier vibrant self. As she reached out to touch his

octor, it was then she saw a male doc

ister?” The doctor in

tended his hand for a handshake, and Lola

ong with m

s within twenty-four to forty-eight hours. It's a Complete Blood Count test. However

planation, so she asked, “What do yo

d above the usual levels along with symptoms, could indicate a potentially serious conditio

ike what, doctor?” L

what's wrong with your brother, let's

rld. I need to be prepared for the worst even though it's not what I wis

t, “I'm sorry Miss Lola, there's a high chance that

s world f

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