unapter 8 Not Everyone Gets to See Dr. Davidson " I'm busy , " Chloe snapped coldly . " If your mother needs to go see the doctor , you or Curtis can take her . " Without waiting for a reply , she ended the call and blocked Joanne's number . During the past three years , every time Helen needed to see the doctor , Chloe had always been the one who handled everything , from making appointments at the hospital to getting in line , making payments , getting prescriptions , and going for follow - ups . Yet the Greens took her efforts for granted and never showed any gratitude . Today was supposed to be a follow - up appointment for Helen's eye surgery . " Who was that ? " Lena asked . " Curtis ' sister . Don't worry about it , " Chloe replied . Half an hour later , Curtis called her . " You'd better get to the hospital now , Chloe . I'll never forgive you if anything happens to my mom . " Chloe frowned . She didn't want to go , but the divorce hadn't been finalized yet. She didn't want any unnecessary trouble , so she eventually gave in . The moment she stepped into the hospital , Joanne stormed up to her . " You blocked me , didn't you ? I couldn't get through to you , no matter how many times I called ! " " I did , " Chloe admitted without hesitation . " How dare you ! " Joanne fumed . Earlier , she'd taken Helen into the doctor's office , only to be turned away because they hadn't made an appointment . As everyone around them stared , she'd called Chloe over a dozen times with no response . It had been utterly humiliating . " Why wouldn't I dare ? It's not like you're the president or anything , so why must I always take your calls ? " Chloe countered . While Joanne was rendered speechless , Curtis stepped in . " Whatever issues we have are between us . You shouldn't have taken it out on my mom's health . " " And how exactly did I take it out on her ? " Chloe asked , amused . " You've always been the one to take her to appointments . Now that you've suddenly refused to take her to the hospital , you're obviously taking it out on her . " " So you're aware that I was always the one who brought her here , huh ? She raised you and Joanne , not me , so it's your duty to keep her company . I did it out of kindness , not obligation . " 212 " Fine . Even if you won't come now , why can't we get an appointment ? Isn't that your doing ? " Curtis snapped . " Dr. Davidson is a retired military doctor . He's elderly and only sees a very limited number of patients each week , so appointments need to be booked weeks or even months in advance . You can't just get an appointment with him just because you want it . " " How did you manage to get them then ? " Curtis demanded . " What do you think ? " Chloe shot back . When Curtis fell silent , she knew he'd misunderstood . He'd always assumed that she snatched appointment slots from others when the truth was the doctor , Richard Davidson , had reserved a slot for her each time . She'd always arranged it in advance with Richard , but now , that wasn't something she cared to explain . " Since Helen has already had her cataract surgery , another doctor in the department can handle the follow -up if she can't see Dr. Davidson . " When Helen overheard that , she rushed over and jabbed a finger at Chloe . " You're just trying to make me go blind by sending me off to a random doctor ! You want me dead ! " Her hand flew up toward Chloe's cheek . When the latter dodged and frowned , Helen kept swinging her arms around , fueled by anger . The commotion outside the doctor's office drew people's attention , and moments later , Richard appeared . " What's going on here ? Oh ? Chloe ? " Richard stepped forward . " Dr. Davids- " Before Chloe could call out to him , Helen loudly cut in . " Chloe's vicious , Dr. Davidson ! She told me to settle for a common doctor when I've only ever trusted you ! Thank goodness my son will divorce her soon , so he can marry someone who actually deserves him . " " Mom , I told you Sonya and I are just friends , " Curtis muttered awkwardly , tugging at her sleeve . " Just friends ? You've always had feelings for Sonya , and now that she's back , you should be with her . How can an orphan like Chloe compare to the first female captain of AeroQuest Airlines ? " Helen's expression grew more disdainful with every word . Richard's expression darkened . He turned to Helen and sternly announced , " In that case , perhaps you should find another doctor . I agreed to treat you out of respect for Chloe's parents , but since you're looking down on her , don't bother coming to me again . " " What ? " The Greens froze in shock . " Her parents are dead ! What respect could they possibly deserve ? " Helen blurted out rudely . Hardened . " How dare you speak of them that way ? Walter and Jenna were heroes who died for Alverton ! " Helen immediately fell silent , though her eyes burned with deeper resentment toward Chloe . That was when Curtis stepped forward . " Dr. Davidson , my mom truly hopes you'll continue her treatment . " " We can pay whatever you want . Curtis has plenty of money , " Joanne arrogantly added . Disgust flickered across Richard's face . Still , professionalism and his duty as a doctor reminded him that he shouldn't turn away any patient seeking medical care . " Book an appointment like everyone else . I'll see her whenever you manage to get one . " He motioned for the hospital staff to keep the Greens outside and led Chloe into his office . When they were seated , he gently asked , " What happened ? Are you getting divorced ? " Chloe nodded . He sighed but didn't press her for more details . " Good . That family never deserved you anyway , and you deserve a far better man . Your parents would never have wanted to see you mistreated either , Chloe . You were their pride . " Tears welled up in Chloe's eyes at the mention of Jenna and Walter . " I heard you brought their ashes back . Have they been laid to rest ? " " Not yet . I plan to take them home to Warlington in a few weeks , once everything's settled , " Chloe said , shaking her head . " Tell me when you leave . I want to be there to pay my respects . " " I will ," Chloe said , her throat tight . Once the cooling - off period for the divorce was over , she would take Walter and Jenna's ashes back to Warlington . That evening , Chloe returned to the villa and found Curtis home , a rarity ever since Sonya returned to Corvessia . " My mom still wants Dr. Davidson to oversee her treatment . Talk to him and make the arrangements so he'll keep treating her , " he demanded . Chloe let out a short laugh . Did he really think a renowned physician like Richard could be ordered around like some family doctor ? Doctors like Richard treated high - priority patients who were often critical figures in Alverton . Richard had only agreed to attend to Helen because he'd been close to Jenna , who'd also been a military doctor . Chapter & Not Everyone Gets to See Dr. Davidson 4/4 Chloe said , " You can book the appointments yourself . Dr. Davidson is a responsible doctor and won't turn away patients , so Helen can receive treatment from him as long as you manage to get an appointment . " When Curtis frowned , she coldly added , " Besides , you're rich , aren't you ? Hire someone to wait in line and secure an appointment . " He opened his mouth to retort when his phone rang sharply . After he answered the call , his expression turned grim . As he hung up , he turned to Chloe . " The incident at the restaurant made the tabloids . They reported that I'm married and accused Sonya of being a homewrecker . " You need to issue a statement with me immediately and clarify that Sonya and I are just friends . This whole thing is all a misunderstanding ! "