Chapter 496 The Mysterious Vip
“Why… why did she go to such lengths to change her own name?”
She had always been like this, willing to sacrifice everything for the people she loved.
“Grandpa.”
Cherise’s lips tightened as she clenched her fists. “Can you please tell me a little bit about my parents?”
Moved by Mr. Tanner’s sentiment, Cherise’s affection for her enigmatic mother deepened.
But because her mother was usually reserved, Cherise knew very little about her.
Mr. Tanner sighed, “It’s not a story filled with happiness.”
“Your mother and father were childhood sweethearts.”
“She was an orphan when she was a little girl. Once, your mischievous father sneaked out and met her when she was only seven years old.”
“Your grandmother took a liking to her, and she brought her home as a companion for your father.”
“As they grew up, they naturally fell in love, got married, and then you came along.”
Cherise hesitated, “Then… why did they get divorced?”
It was clear that both of her parents were deeply emotional individuals.
One waited nineteen years for the other.
And the other was willing to change her name just for a daughter she had only known for a few days.
After all, they were childhood sweethearts.
So why did they break up…
“It’s because your father was so absorbed in his work that he neglected your mother’s emotional needs.”
“She felt that he couldn’t protect her, which led her to turn her attention to the Miles family.”
Letting out another sigh, Mr. Tanner put down his bowl. “Many years have passed since it happened. Just keep it to yourself.”
“Don’t bring it up or talk about it again.”
With that, he slowly made his way upstairs.
Left alone at the table, Cherise could hardly eat.
She took a deep breath and called Lucy. Tm not feeling well. Can you keep me company?”
“Why are you upset?”
On the other end, Lucy chuckled. “You’ve found both of your parents, and they’re even planning to have a second wedding”
“Do we have a bride-to-be with cold feet?”
Rolling her eyes, Cherise replied, “Let’s talk in person. Where are you?”
“I’m at work.”
Lucy frowned, “Quite a few respected doctors at the hospital were suddenly summoned today They say a VIP fainted and hasn’t regained consciousness. Everyone has been called in to offer their medical expertise.”
“I’m on duty tonight with a few other interns. Do you want to come over?”
Ending the call with Lucy, Cherise quickly got ready, put on her coat, and hailed a taxi to the hospital.
Just as Lucy had described, the familiar faces were all absent from the hospital, leaving Lucy and a few nervous interns on duty, anxiously hoping that nothing too complicated would come up.
Leaning back in her chair, Lucy gave Cherise a resigned look. “What kind of important person could gather all the renowned doctors in the city for a consultation?”
Distracted, Cherise replied, “Maybe the wealthy just want to ensure they receive the best possible treatment.”
“You’re out of touch”
A male intern colleague who overheard their conversation chimed in. “Apparently, this VIP is not from Adania.” He kept his eyes fixed on his phone while casually chewing gum.
“She has a personal doctor in her hometown and didn’t bring him when she came to our city Instead, she chose to rely on medication.”
“It turns out that she is in critical condition and can no longer sustain herself with medication alone She fainted this afternoon, and it’s too late to fly her personal doctor over, hence this massive mobilization”
