Chapter 141

Danica listened and took a slow breath. "I see. That explains it."

Katelyn's hand squeezed Danica's a little tighter as shespoke with clear intent. "Mrs. Bennett, I really am the best option for Isaac's care. I hope you'll give this some serious thought."

The urgency in Katelyn's words wasn't lost on Danica. She weighed everything carefully.

Verena had already proven herself by curing Barrie, but as Katelyn pointed out, Isaac's case was far more complex. Even Verena herself admitted she couldn't guarantee success. Compared to that uncertainty,Katelyn's confidence and track record offered reaI reassurance. She even promised there was no chance of failure,reminding Danica that Evelyn had treated cases worse than Isaac's with complete success.

That settled it for Danica. Isaac might resist, but for his own good, she would have to push him-no matter how much he disliked it.

Shaking off her hesitation, Danica gave Katelyn's hand a gentle pat. "You can leave this to me. I'll talk things over with Verena, and I promise, I'll make sure Isaac agrees to your treatment."

A hint of satisfaction flickered in Katelyn's expression as she smiled. "Thank you. I'Il let you handle it."

Danica let out a sigh. "Honestly, I should be the one thanking you. If you really can help Isaac, anything within my reach, just ask, and it's yours."

Katelyn's reply was soft. "Please, there's no need for that between us. Our families have always been close.Isaac's been a friend since we were children. Even if you never asked, I would do whatever I could to help."

Danica felt a wave of gratitude at her words.

They chatted for a few more minutes before Katelyn glanced up, as if something had just come to mind."Mrs. Bennett, I promised Professor Branson I'd go over some research topics with him, so I should get going." She shot a look at Wendell.

He caught her cue and rose. "Yes, we already had plans to meet today."

Danica stood with them. "Of course. I won't keep you any longer."

Turning to Wendell with a warm but apologetic smile, she added, "Professor Branson, I hope today's visit was comfortable. Forgive any lapses in my hospitality."

Wendell felt even guiltier at her kindness, barely able to respond.

He shook his head and forced a small smile. "You were a wonderful host, Mrs. Bennett."

At the front gates of the mansion, Danica watched as they departed, the car pulling away and disappearing down the road.

As the car neared the intersection, the driver glanced back and asked, "Miss Fuller, which way now?"

Katelyn answered smoothly, arms folded with ease, "Drop Professor Branson off at his place first."

It was obvious that bringing up academic discussions with Wendell had only been a pretext for her to slip away.

Wendell shook his head, his thoughts drifting to his grandson waiting at home. "No need. Just pull over at the next corner. I'll grab a taxi from there."

Avoiding any needless interaction with Katelyn was his priority, and he had no desire to remain in the same space with someone he saw as insincere.

The driver paused for a moment, uncertain. "But..."

A faint smile curved on Katelyn's lips as she said, "Follow Professor Branson's instructions."

"Understood." The driver nodded.

The car rolled to a gentle stop at the junction.

Katelyn, still in a good mood, offered a parting word. "Take care, Professor Branson."

With his hand on the door, Wendell paused. "I've said everything you wanted. Now it's your turn to honor your end of the bargain."

Facing him directly, Katelyn spoke with quiet certainty. "Don't worry. As long as you cooperate, your family won't be harmed."

Satisfied with her answer, Wendell stepped out of the car.

He waited on the curb, soon hailing a cab and disappearing from view. The moment he was gone, Katelyn's pleasant expression dropped. She turned to the driver. "Get two people to watch Danica and Wendell. I want updates on everyone they meet."

With a respectful nod, the driver responded, "I understand, Miss Fuller."

...

Meanwhile, at Seraphina Villas...

In the middle of conducting surgical experiments in the medical room, Verena looked up when Rhonda came in to inform her of Danica's arrival.

Since she couldn't step away just yet, Verena responded, "I understand. Keep her company for the time being."

With a nod, Rhonda headed downstairs to speak with Danica. "She's in the middle of a surgical experiment and isn't able to leave just yet. Please feel at home in the meantime."

Curiosity sparked in Danica's voice as she asked, "Does she perform surgical experiments every single day?"

Rhonda let out a soft laugh and nodded. "She doesn't just do it once a day; she practically lives in the medical room, working nonstop to find a cure for Mr. Bennett."

Danica paused, momentarily stunned by Rhonda's words. She had come with the intention of explaining her reasons to Verena face-to-face, yet now her emotions felt tangled and uncertain.

While Verena's relentless dedication to curing Isaac sparked a quiet sense of gratitude, doubt still lingered beneath the surface. Determination alone wasn't enough to earn her trust, and she wasn't willing to risk Isaac's well-being on unproven medical expertise.

Looking up at the second floor, Danica let out a soft sigh, her words tinged with a gentle helplessness."She really is thoughtful."

Waiting in the living room, she felt a flutter of nerves as footsteps echoed down the stairs.

Verena descended the stairswith a warm smile and said, "Danica, I just wrapped up a surgical experiment and took a quick shower to get rid of the smell. I'm sorry for making you wait."

Danica returned the smile, her eyes warm with concern. "Rhonda told me you spend hours at a time in that medical room. You need to be careful; not even the busiest doctor should neglect their own health."

The unexpected care from an elder caught Verena off guard. After a quick pause, she answered with a reassuring smile, "I promise, I'm fine. You don't need to worry."

Danica reached over and gave Verena's hand a gentle squeeze. "You've been on your feet all morning. Sit here and rest for a bit."

Taking a seat beside her, Verena suddenly glanced at the time and said, "I'll have Rhonda prepare a few more dishes. Why don't you stay and join us for lunch?"

Verena was about to call out to Rhonda, but Danica quickly stopped her. "That's alright. I can't stay long today."

That answer made Verena glance up in curiosity. "Was there something you needed to talk to me about?"

A flash of hesitation crossed Danica's face, but she remembered her conversation with Katelyn and pressed on. "I want to talk about Isaac and his treatment."

Verena nodded, giving her full attention. "Please, go on."

Taking a breath, Danica said, "I've found the most suitable doctor for lsaac. From now on, you won't have to worry about his care."

Verena's expression sharpened slightly. "The most suitable doctor? Who are you talking about?" Danica's excitement showed in her eyes. "It's Katelyn. Verena, do you realize who she really is? She's Evelyn, the legendary medical genius everyone's been talking about, both here and abroad!"