Chapter 7: Calling Her Father Was A Mistake
As they reached the administration room, Nurse Rosa hesitated before opening the door. She glanced at Abigail beside her.
"Abigail, I need to inform you that the hospital costs might be higher this time than your grandma's usual monthly expenses. Please prepare yourself, dear," Nurse Rosa said with concern. She knew how Abigail had struggled to cover her grandma's nursing fees since the beginning of the year.
"I'm aware, Nurse Rosa. Thanks for the reminder," Abigail replied.
Even though Abigail worried that her bank account might not hold enough to cover the surgery, she decided to figure out a solution later.
This wasn't her grandma's first surgery; she could predict the likely cost.
Nurse Rosa smiled at her and opened the door.
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Completing the formal administrative procedures, a hospital staff member explained the medical expenses she would need to pay. Hearing the numbers made Abigail's head spin.
Even with her grandma's health insurance, she still owed a significant amount: $20,000.
Abigail honestly told them she didn't have enough money to pay the total amount.
Fortunately, they were kind enough to help. They allowed her to deposit half the payment and pay off the remainder before her grandma's discharge.