Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 70

So, no one was home, and Ava's hometown up north was way too far to help out in a pinch.

Selena decided to give Joy a call. The phone rang and rang, but no answer. Who knows what Joy was up to—probably out dancing the night away—and who knows when she'd even glance at her phone. Talk about timing.

Selena felt every inch of her body ache, her head swirling with dizziness, like she’d pass out any second. She hadn't checked her temperature, but she was sure it was high—worse than the flu she had last year. She needed someone to bring her meds fast, or she feared she'd end up in a bad spot with no one the wiser.

As she scrolled through her contacts, vision blurry and hands shaky, her finger randomly landed on Callum’s name. Right! Why didn’t she think of him sooner? He’s a doctor, after all. Who better to call in a time like this? She was young and had plenty of living to do, couldn’t just let it all end here!

Like a drowning person grabbing a lifeline, she quickly dialed his number. Luck was on her side this time. After a few rings, she heard his calm, soothing voice, “Selena?”

Clinging to consciousness, she croaked, “Dr. Campbell, I’ve got a high fever, can't move. Can you come over and bring…” Before she could finish, the phone slipped from her hand.

She wasn’t sure if Dr. Campbell heard her plea, but as she tried to speak again, everything went black.

Her sleep was anything but restful—her whole body was in agony, limbs felt like they were being pulled apart, throat on fire, coughing uncontrollably. She almost felt like the Grim Reaper was at her door.

Suddenly, she was lifted, and it seemed like someone was giving her medicine. Was it Dr. Campbell? Did he hear her call for help?

She tried to open her eyes, but everything was a blur, just a vague outline of a man, no clear face. Instinct kicked in and she cooperated, opening her mouth to take the water and swallow the medicine.