Chapter 285

"When we were like seven or eight, her parents went abroad for business. Her aunt moved into their old house to take care of her. Back then, she used to come over and play with me all the time." Maria Lewis finally got it—so all that childhood sweetheart talk was just for show. Clearly, it was Angela Johnson who was the real one. "You mentioned something earlier about patients' medical bills—what was that about?" she asked again. "Angela's the type who seems a bit hot-tempered on the outside, but deep down, she's unbelievably kind." Neurosurgery is insanely expensive. Most people just can’t afford it. Angela’s dipped into her own pocket more times than anyone can count—over three or four million within just a couple years as a doctor. Her parents were furious, even cut off her credit card. Then came this one medical dispute. The patient was in critical condition, but there was still a slim chance. The surgery costs were sky-high, and their family wasn’t sure what to do. Angela couldn’t