Chapter 6: The return of the neglected heiress
They said it was pancreatitis, and that the symptoms only developed because Yuri got a complication of the disease. Worry filled Penny's eyes as she stared at Yuri lying on the bed. The rest of the family was around as well; tears and fear brimmed their eyes as this had been a shock to them.
Not so long ago, they were just living their lives normally until Yuri suddenly fell in pain while holding her stomach.
From what Penny heard, Yuri needed to be treated in the hospital.
'I saved up since I started earning my commissions, but...' it wouldn't be enough.
Penny shifted her eyes to Jessa, who was wiping her eyes. Jessa hadn't been worried about how much this treatment and staying in the hospital would cost them yet. But Penny was sure it would be another problem once Jessa saw their first billing.
'I should've told her to get insurance and health cards.' Penny sighed. 'But I was worried she would get me insurance and kill me.'
She believed Jessa wasn't capable of doing that, but just to be sure.
Penny decided not to think of that problem for now, but the problem arose just a few hours after that.
Jessa stayed outside the ward with her husband, looking at their first billing with great shock and horror. Although they could pay for it, they knew their life savings wouldn't hold up if this continued. By the time Yuri recovered, they would be penniless.
Taking peeks at the couple from the door, Penny studied the couple. Jessa was sitting on the stainless waiting chair while her husband stood in front of her.
"We can just start all over again," said Jessa's husband while massaging her shoulder. "For now, Yuri's treatment is our priority."
"I know." Jessa held his hand on her shoulder. "Penny is invited to study in this school of the elites, but I'm still worried."