Chapter 169

"Huh? You're Meredith Leighton?" The nurse exclaimed as she studied Meredith all over. "You are really Meredith Leighton?" "Yes." "Are you even hearing yourself? How is it possible for Mister Josiah's ex-wife to look so hideous?" Meredith instinctively adjusted the mask on her face. "I am not lying. You can call him and check with him," In desperation, Meredith added, "I'll give you his number. Tell him that my mom's life is in danger and she's dying soon. She needs to be treated right away." The doctor was still feeling skeptical, yet at the same time, he was worried that he would miss the golden timing to save Mister Josiah's mother-in-law. After a moment of hesitation, the doctor called Josiah. Meredith, on the other hand, held her breath, waiting for Josiah to pick up. When the call was picked up, the doctor glanced at Meredith before walking away and said into the phone, "My apologies, Sir. I'm one of the surgeons from the E.R. department…" "What's wrong?" Josiah cut him