“Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered,” Cordell responded, his tone turning serious as he grasped the gravity of the request.


    Matthew then collected Ste and Be from the coffee shop and they hurried to the hospital.


    The drive was quiet; Be and Ste were anxious about the uing examination, while Matthew was preupied with thoughts about the paternity test.


    When they arrived at the hospital, Cordell immediately took Be for the examination with a trusted colleague.


    As Be was led away, Ste instinctively grasped Matthew’s hand.


    Her hand was cold, and Matthew, sensing her anxiety, gently rubbed it to providefort.


    “Are you worried?” he asked softly.


    Ste nodded, speaking softly.


    “I really hope she’ll be alright.


    Even though she isn’t my mother, I’ve grown very fond of her.


    Beyond just admiration, I find a sense of peace whenever we’re together.


    ”


    However, thoughts of Be’s recent decline in both physical and mental health filled her with deep concern.


    “Don’t worry too much; it’s just a routine check-up.


    Everything will be fine, especially with Cordell overseeing it.


    If necessary, we can bring in specialists from abroad.


    We’ll make sure nothing serious happens to Be.


    ”


    Ste felt a wave of relief wash over her at Matthew’sforting words.


    “She has to be okay.


    I still have so much to learn from her about design.


    ”


    “What?” Matthew asked, looking puzzled.


    Ste then realized she hadn’t shared her news with him.


    “Be came to me today to name me as the sessor of her design studio.


    ”


    Matthew’s expression brightened.


    “That’s a testament to your hard work and Be’s trust in you.


    It’s a crucial time for her studio, so don’t worry, she will be okay.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    ”


    Reassured by Matthew’s words, Ste managed a rxed smile as they waited outside the


    examination room.


    However, the wait felt excruciatingly long, each minute stretching out endlessly as Ste’s anxiety mounted.


    Finally, Cordell emerged from the examination room with Be, his expression grave.


    Ste’s heart raced as she approached them quickly.


    “How did the examination go? Are there any results yet? Is something wrong?”


    Her worry was so intense that she rapidly fired off three questions in session.


    Cordell seemed hesitant to speak, ncing at Be.


    “You can be open with me,” Be insisted, her voice steady despite the worry in her eyes.


    “I’ve faced many challenges in my life; I’m prepared for whatever this is.


    ”


    Taking a deep breath, Cordell disclosed, “You’re in good health, but there is one concern.


    We found traces of an unusual drug in your system, and it’s at a high concentration.


    ”


    The others frowned at the news.


    Ste, with a serious tone, asked, “What is it? What effect does it have on the human body?”


    “I don’t know yet,” Cordell replied.


    “We need to do further tests to find out.


    But judging by Be’s symptoms, I suspect her headache might be rted to this medicine.


    ”