Chapter 1924 The Clinic
Larry’s eyes lit up as an idea flashed in his mind. “Joan, aren’t you close friends with the doctor in the clinic?” He looked at her, questioning in his gaze.
The woman stared at him blankly before answering him. “Yes, I am.”
“Why don’t you invite her over for a meal?” Larry suggested all of a sudden.
What’s he plotting this time? Joan looked at him suspiciously with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
“Hey, don’t look at me like that. Think about it. You both share a great relationship. It’ll make sense to have her over for a meal. Besides, we could ask her to take good care of Delilah if we were to leave one day…” Larry quickly responded.
He’s right. Why didn’t I think of that? Joan nodded slowly at his words.
I’m glad Larry’s a thoughtful and considerate man. We should establish a good relationship with her in case anything happens in the future.
“Alright. Let me give her a call then,” Joan said softly.
The corner of Larry’s lips curled into a grin.
“Joan, I’ll head out now,” Larry shouted when he saw Joan hang up the call.
The woman whipped her head towards the direction of his voice and hurriedly ran up to him.
“What’s going on with you? It was your idea to have her over for dinner, and now you’re heading off?” Displeasure was written all over her face.
“I…” Larry hesitated as he tried to think of an excuse to leave.
“I received a call earlier from the office. Something urgent came up that needs to be dealt with immediately,” he stated, praying Joan would take the bait.
Why’s it always work? Joan crossed her arms and looked at him unhappily.
“Come on; I’ll be back right away as soon as I get it settled, alright? I promise I’ll be back before you finish dinner,” Larry said as he tapped on his chest lightly.
Forget it. I know he’s working hard for the sake of the family.
“Okay, go ahead. Please be careful,” Joan said.
Larry pulled her into his arms, kissing the top of her head gently.
Soon enough, the lady from the clinic arrived at Delilah’s residence.
At the same time, Larry arrived the entrance of the clinic.
The lights in the clinic were still on; it was just as he expected!
Larry curled his lips into a playful grin as he stared at the clinic.
Upon seeing a child in the clinic, he walked up to him, squatted down, and said, “I need you to do me a small favor. All you need to do is knock on the door, tell the doctor that you have a stomachache, and ask for a prescription.”
He continued, “Take this. But, you have to promise me that you’ll keep this a secret. Can you do that for me?” Larry tapped on the child’s shoulder gently as he passed him some money.
The child smiled in delight at the deal being offered. “I will not disappoint you, sir!”
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Lonnie instantly grew alert at the sound. He shot a sharp glance at the door.
“Doctor, please open the door! My stomach hurts! Please give me some medicine!” The child cried out, clutching his stomach, true to his act.
Lonnie let out a sigh of relief. Oh, it’s a child!
No one answered the door.
The child looked at Larry and frowned, beginning to think there weren’t any doctors in the clinic.
Larry looked at the closed door thoughtfully. Hmm… I knew this would happen. But fear not, everything’s going just as planned.
“It’s okay, go on,” Larry whispered as he waved the money, giving the boy initiative to continue.
The child instantly went back to “work” with even more enthusiasm.
“Doctor, please open up! My stomach hurts so much!” the child shouted.
No one in the clinic responded to his cry once again.
The child decided to try a different approach as he threw himself on the ground and cried loudly.
“Help! Someone help me! I’m dying in pain!”
Larry was shocked at the child’s behavior.
Lonnie could not bear to see the child in so much pain. Hence, he opened the door of the clinic and walked out.
Larry snagged that chance. He rushed up to Lonnie and grabbed him by the neck.
Both Larry and Lonnie were stunned when they saw each other. On the other hand, the child was still busy crying on the ground.
“Erm, kid? You can stop now. Your work here’s done!” Larry chuckled as he handed him the money.
The child’s eyes sparkled in joy, and he sprung from the ground, running off with the money clutched tightly in his hand.
“Mr. Norton?” Lonnie asked in surprise as he stared at the man before him.
“So it was you,” Larry said as he observed his surroundings.
