I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187

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The next day at the orthopedic hospital, Lauren was being helped out of her ward. She asked, ” What’s going on?”

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The hospital staff said, “Sorry, but the beds are full right now. Since you haven’t confirmed your surgery, you should just rest at home.”

The hospital director had given them instructions late last night, so they came first thing in the morning to “escort” her out.

They could offend anyone, but not David. Many of the orthopedic interns were waiting for him to guide them and share his expertise.

Lauren pointed to the ward. “There are plenty of beds.”

What was the harm in having one more of her? It wasn’t like she hadn’t paid.

Lauren could only call Carter, but no one answered. She kept dialing his number, over and over.

As the staff piled her belongings on a chair in the hallway, she dragged her injured leg and sat down.

People passing by kept glancing at her, and she felt utterly embarrassed. Her eyes welled up with tears, but she kept calling Carter.

However, at that moment, Carter was completely overwhelmed by the local news in Colburn.

He received news before dawn that someone had exposed him for having an affair during his marriage, which had led his mistress to become pregnant and have an abortion.

Photos, pregnancy scans, and hospital documents–all in high resolution–were posted on Colburn’s local news headlines.

A partner from the Donovan family’s hospital had called, inquiring about the situation, and was already considering ending their partnership.

Online, the attacks on Jamison Group were relentless. Rumors claimed that their medical equipment was designed specifically for mistresses to get abortions.

In no time, the Donovan family’s private hospital was dragged into the mess as well.

On top of that, people started posting photos of Carter and Lauren together in public.

As Carter stared at the images, his vision went dark with rage.

These netizens were truly everywhere.

“Mr. Jamison, you need to issue a statement immediately to contain this.” Jamison Group’s PR

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director, Samson Greene, rushed over.

“What statement?” Carter asked.

“You need to deny it. Say that you have nothing to do with Lauren and that your marriage is perfectly fine. The Donovan family has seen this, and even Enstin First Hospital, our partner for five years, has caught wind of it.”

Just then, Enstin First Hospital called. “I’m sorry, Mr. Jamison.”

“Dr. Reid, what are you—

“After careful consideration, we’ve decided to end our partnership with Jamison Group. We’ve enjoyed working with you these past years and hope to find opportunities again in the future,” said Henry Reid, the director of Enstin First Hospital.

“Dr. Reid, those online reports are deliberate smears. You have to trust us. Besides, we’ve worked together for years. You know the market price. We’ve already offered a very low price.”

Carter tried to keep Enstin’s business by highlighting the low price they had offered.

Henry sighed on the line. “I’m sorry, Mr. Jamison. You know whether those reports are true. And about the pricing, I’ve found someone offering even lower rates.”

“Lower rates?” Carter ground his teeth. “Who?”

He wondered who was trying to poach his business.

However, Henry hung up without answering.

Carter stood, fury burning in his eyes. “Find out who the new partner of Enstin First Hospital is.”

How did this even happen out of nowhere?

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