Chapter23: Caleb Takes Back What He Gave
Caleb rushed into Tommy’s room to find him covered in a rash.He was having another allergic.
reaction!
“Call the doctor!” Caleb’s brow furrowed.
A maid said urgently, “His condition is critical! He might not last until the doctor arrives!”
Caleb scooped Tommy up and raced to the car.By the time they arrived at the hospital, the chief physician and a pediatrician were waiting.
Mr. Reed!” the chief physician greeted him deferentially.
Caleb placed Tommy on a gurney.Nurses wheeled him into the elevator; a doctor checked his pulse.
“Does he have any known drug allergies?” the doctor asked.
Caleb looked at Davis.
“I don’t know!” she whispered, head down. “Mrs. Reed does.”
Caleb commanded, “Call Evelyn.”
Davis hesitated.“She’s blocked my number.”
Caleb took a nurse’s phone.“What’s Evelyn’s number?”
The nurse’s eyes widened; he didn’t even remember his wife’s
Davis provided it. Caleb dialed.A cold voice answe unavailable.”
number?
he number you have dialed is currently
A deathly silence filled the elevator.Davis retrieved Tommy’s medical records from the family doctor. The doctor gasped. “Four allergic reactions in ten days? Mr. Reed, is this really your son?”
Caleb’s frown deepened. “I wasn’t aware of the recent reactions…”
The doctor, understanding Caleb’s busy schedule, asked, ‘Does he have any history of drug allergies?”
Caleb looked at Davis again.
Her voice trembled, “Only Mrs. Reed knows…”
Evelyn was awakened by persistent knocking.The community manager stood outside.
“Ms. Reed, it’s Mr. Reed. Please answer. He handed her the phone.Caleb’s cold‘ voice boomed, “Tommy’s having an allergic reaction. He’s at the hospital. The doctor needs to know his allergies.”
Evelyn stood at the door, pulling her scarf tighter against the cold.
“I kept Tommy’s medical records. I gave them to Davis.”
Caleb’s icy gaze pierced Davis, who nervously clutched her clothing.
“I can’t find them now! Ms. Reed, please tell the doctor his allergies!”
Caleb urged, “Tell the doctor.”
Evelyn’s voice came through the phone, “One million dollars.”
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“What?!”
Caleb Takeo Back What He
I handed over Tommy’s records before I left. I’ve done my duty as a mother!I also told Davis 10 give you the records. Did you look at them, Mr. Reed?”
Caleb was silent.If he’d
he’d checked the records, he wouldn’t be calling her.
Evelyn said, “You woke me up in the middle of the night, forcing me to talk to you.If you want Tommy’s medical information, pay me!”
Caleb’s fury was palpable.Everyone in the room froze.
Dywelyn!
welyn! Tommy is your son!”
“I know what he can and can’t eat. He’s in the hospital because he never considered me his mother!”
Caleb snapped, “Are you arguing with a child? Tommy’s throat is swelling; it’s critical.” “Mr. Reed, one million dollars, three seconds.”
Cold air escaped Caleb’s nostrils. He hated being controlled.
the doctor.
Evelyn! You’re heartless! You don’t deserve to be a mother!” He transferred the money. After receiving confirmation, Evelyn relayed Tommy’s allergies to “Caleb.” Evelyn’s voice filled the phone.
He scoffed.“Did you have a change of heart after getting a million?”
“Forget it.I was going to remind
you
of somethin
but it’s not necessary.” She hung up. uliar pillow, sheets, and pajamas if he
She’d wanted to remind him that Tommy needed i was hospitalized. She used to do this; the staff never did.Caleb probably didn’t know. She wouldn’t waste another word on him.
After treatment, Tommy stabilized.He tossed and turned, unable to sleep, driving Caleb to
exhaustion.
The black Maybach pulled up to Ocean Breeze Villas.Caleb looked at the villa bathed in moonlight.
that.But
for him
He investigated Tommy’s day; Savannah had fed him dairy products.Evelyn wouldn’t have
waiting
to apologize. allowed
she was playing games, He looked at the villa with coldness. Evelyn was still enjoying his provisions. He would show her that without the Reed family, she and Lily wouldn’t survive.Hunger and cold would teach her a lesson!She
needed
to
understand
who provided her
comfort and security.
The ALI Math Competition began.It was online; participants could choose their time but couldn’t leave their computers.
After dropping Lily off, Evelyn returned to the villa, logged in, and began the test.
Two hours later, the power went out.The computer showed a WiFi failure.She tried her phone’s hotspot, but there was no signal.
Why?She couldn’t continue.She ran outside, discovering the entire community was without power. She found the community manager.
Chapter 23 Caleb Taken Back What He
The power company didn’t announce any maintenance. Why is this happening?”
“I don’t know.”
Evelyn took a deep breath.“When will the power be restored?”
“I don’t know.“His expression was complicated.“Ms. Reed, Ocean Breeze Villas is a Reed development.Did you consider the inconvenience you’ve caused?”
Evelyn’s eyes widened.The power outage was intentional!Caleb was targeting her!
