Chapter 185
“Elinor, today was supposed to be a good day! If you hadn’t come back, the three of us would be happily tucking into our breakfast at home! But since you came, we’ve all ended up in the hospital, even causing my mom to be hospitalized! Tell me, what are you playing at?”
Elinor, her face as calm as ever, replied, “I thought the doctor said Auntie Tracy just had some minor scrapes and didn’t need to be hospitalized. Weren’t you guys the ones who wanted to stick around?”
Sheila, grinding her teeth with anger, pointed at her and said, “You dare to argue…”
“Enough” Tracy needs her rest!” Arnold turned around, shooting Elinor a frustrated glare. “Elinor, if you’ve got no business here, then clear off! I don’t want Auntie Tracy waking up to see you and get upset again”
Hearing her dad take her side and tell Elinor to leave, Sheila couldn’t resist smirking
Elinor, did you think you can steal Dad’s love and trust from me and mom? Dream on!
She shot a victorious glance at Elinor and said, “You had this coming!”
Elinor wasn’t bothered by Sheila’s cockiness, nor did she plan to leave just because of her dad’s words. She calmly reminded Arnold,
“Weren’t you going to get a paternity test with Sheila? We’re in the hospital now, I thought I could wait to see the results before leaving
Arnold frowned. “You dare mention the paternity test? If it wasn’t for your antics today, Auntie Tracy wouldn’t be lying here!”
Seizing the chance, Sheila interjected, “See, Dad, Elinor is always stirring up trouble!”
At this moment, Tracy slowly opened her eyes, regaining consciousness, and weakly said, “Arnold, Elinor is right…”
Hearing her voice, Arnold immediately turned to his wife, holding her shoulders concernedly, and said “Tracy, you’re awake! Are you feeling better?”
Tears welled up in Tracy’s eyes, and she bravely said, “Arnold, I’m okay Elinor was right earlier: Since we’re in the hospital, why don’t you go ahead with the paternity test
with Sheila?”
All Arnold could feel was guilt. “Tracy, don’t talk nonsense! Why would we need a paternity test? I trust you”
But Tracy cut him off: “Amold, enough. I know you care about me and Sheila, that’s why we should clear your doubts. I don’t want this wedge between us. Go ahead, it’ll also prove my innocence in front of Elinor.”
Seeing his understanding yet wronged wife, Arnold was filled with regret, chastising himself for doubting such a good woman!
Tracy instructed Sheila, “Sheila, listen to Mom. Take your dad for the paternity test, preferably the one that can give the quickest results.”
Sheila nodded in understanding but expressed her concerns: “But, Mom, what about you here alone?”
Tracy put on a brave face and said, “Elinor is here, she’ll stay and take care of me.”
Sheila looked at Elinor skeptically. “Her? Mom, it’s already a blessing if she doesn’t do anything to harm you, how could she possibly take care of you?”
Tracy, putting on a show in front of Arnold, scolded Sheila, “Sheila, don’t talk about your sister like that! Besides, we’re in a hospital, Elinor won’t do anything to me.”
In the end, Tracy’s firm stance convinced Arnold to go for the paternity test.
Before leaving. Arnold sternly warned Elinor, “Take good care of Auntie Tracy. If I come back and see anything’s wrong with her, you’ll have me to answer to!”
Elinor obediently nodded, “Okay, I got it.”
Not long after Sheila and Arnold left the ward, Tracy sat up and started laughing triumphantly. Her laughter, filled with confidence, was a stark contrast to the weak patient she was just moments ago
“Elinor, how was that? I scared you, didn’t I? You really thought I’d be scared of some silly paternity test?”
