“Miss Desi,” the woman started, “Mr. Lucas arranged for Dr. Thompson to be Lily’s doctor for now. He…he wanted to make sure you were informed. Lily’s seeing him this afternoon.”
Desi’s hand froze mid-reach for the medicine cabinet when she heard the soft voice of one of the house staff. Mia, one of house staff had spoken softly, hesitantly, as though delivering a bad news.
The words felt like a sudden, sharp cut, and it took Desi a moment to process what she heard.
“He… what?” Desi blinked, trying to process what she’d just heard. “Another doctor?” She forced herself to keep her voice steady. “When did this… start?”
Mia looked uncomfortable. “I’m not sure and I don't know much about the decision, Miss Desi. I just know Mr. Lucas asked for Dr. Thompson to handle Lily’s check-ups. He, u
