They found themselves having sacks slipped over their heads! It was clear that Joseph didn’t want them to see where they were going… and when they finally had their sacks removed, they found themselves standing before a lonely house surrounded by desolation… Without knowing this place properly, it was evident that escape was nigh impossible… No wonder he had been able to remain hidden for so long!
Either way, when Joseph finally began inspecting Jacob’s body, Ellen couldn’t help but gulp a little. After all, she had simply applied some allergen drugs on Jacob’s skin, and if Joseph was a competent doctor, then they’d surely be found out in no time!
As expected, it didn’t take long for him to ask, “…You’re saying the doctor only gave him ten days left to live?”
Nodding in response, Ellen retained her calm façade as she replied, “Yeah… The doctor living on the bridge in town said it, and everyone says he’s a great doctor… However…”
“…Go on.”
“…Well… Brother was honestly a fit man before this but… I don’t know how he suddenly ended up this way. Sadly, the doctor on the bridge was the only person we could afford to visit, so… Anyway, how’s Brother looking? If he can be saved with just a bit more money, then I’d like to cut our deal while we can.”
“…What are you even saying? I just asked a question. He’s in terrible condition. Now wait here while I go get more things for the diagnosis.”
After leaving the room, Joseph grabbed his phone and began calling the doctor that Ellen had mentioned… and the second the phone was answered, he was quick to ask, “Hey, you’re treating a brother and sister right now, right? The brother that has a simple skin disease? Why’d you tell them that he only had ten days left to live?”
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