Chapter 86: Chapter 86

Joe got to the hospital, that Joan is supposed to be, though he isn't expecting to find her there, it's been years already, he doesn't even know why he is looking for her, She hurt him, she wanted him dead, and if Edward had accepted to her plans, she would have succeeded in killing him, so why should he be looking for her, but maybe for his peace of mind, he needed to find her, so he knows the truth from both side, with everything that have happened, he really cannot trust Edward to be saying the truth, but hearing from her too, will balance the information he has. only what she tells him will determine, if he is going to spare Edward or not.

As soon as he found the hospital, his mood changed, he had to wait a bit outside, unsure of what he would hear, see or find.

"Hello, please I need to see the administrator". He says and the receptionist looked worriedly at him, he doesn't look like a regular customer or someone who even visits the hospital, for he didn't exhibit any form of courtesy.

"Good day to you too, and why would you want to see the administrator? She asked, indirectly reminding him that he should greet first, no matter his status.

"Oh so sorry dear, pardon me, good day, please can I meet with the administrator? He thought that would do, but she didn't seem to accept his apology, for she rolled her eyes then responded coldly.

"We have established that fact, and I asked, why do you want to see her? Joe knew she wouldn't give him what he wants, if he doesn't make her work faster, so he placed a few notes on the table, and then spoke firmly, without loosing eye contact with her.

"I need to see the administrator now! She was so happy, she changed her tone towards him immediately, after the money landed in her hand.

They are in the village, and they don't get to see such tip everyday.

"I will get her right away sir, you will have to come towards this end, she is an old lady, so she may not be able to walk fast to get to you, so come right to her office, but first I need to inform her first". She rushed out, and was back in few minutes, to welcome him in. Joe could only shake his head. Money sure does answer all questions.

Joe walked in and greeted the old Lady, who introduced herself as Margarita.

"What do you want young man? She asked, while the receptionist left them.

Joe told him everything and the supposed date and time, when he thinks Joan was brought into the hospital. The woman heard the year and started to shake her head that Joe would have to come back so she will go through her files to know if she received any of such name, for she won't be able to search at that time. There was no need over flogging issues, he knows he is there for an illegal information, she wouldn't say anything, if she doesn't have reasons to, so Joe once again gave her a much bigger tip, hoping that it would motivate her to start searching, and it did, but she only brought out the File which houses the names of patients brought in that year, so it was left for him to start searching through the files.

He found a name Joan Joe, he believes it must be hers, with the picture of her unconscious state, he watched the image for a while, before showing Margarita the file. He showed it to the woman who nodded.

"I suspected that it must be her. The moment you dropped the cash, I suspected that this must be the girl. Everytime anyone comes here for her, they always give me something. from the time she was brought in here almost dead by a lady, I have been richly blessed, but as soon as she was revived, she was taken away by the man that have been visiting her". Margarita says, while counting the cash given to her by Joe.

"You mean a man have been coming here? He asked and she only looked up to nod her head before going back to continue counting. After she was done counting, she safely hid it in her inner wear, before asking.

"What is so wonderful about her anyway, that rich men are after her. I have a daughter, who is more beautiful than she is and have not been lucky with men, I can give you her details if you are really looking for a woman, I mean, she is already with another man now, and she must be having the best time of her life with him, for he smells wealthy". Joe just nodded and asked.

"So do you happen to know the name of this wealthy man? Totally ignoring her indirect means of selling her daughter to him.

"If I see him, I will surely know him, I never forget a face that have given me so much, especially since he visited frequently, but one thing I noticed was that he isn't English, he sounds like an Italian, mostly because of his accent, his outfit and his color". Joe started searching through his phone for the picture of Edward, which he showed to her and she immediately nodded that he isn't the one. He showed her that of Edward for a purpose to know if Edward is really saying the truth, when he says he doesn't know her whereabout, but as soon as he showed him the image of Pablo, She nodded her head and even pointed as to tell her that he is the one. Joe didn't need any other information, he bowed his head and walked away. As soon as he was out of sight, the receptionist walked back in and demanded for her share, for she have seen that the man gave her something.

"I know he gave you a lot of cash, you have to share, else next time, I will do your job". She threatens, while the old lady only looked suspiciously at her, before speaking.

"The way you ushered him into my office, I know he had already given you something else, you would t have ran that way. I think you should be the one giving me from what you got, don't forget you are only a receptionist, you shouldn't be taking tips, but I can take tips, I am a senior staff". She reminded her, but she was ready for her too.

"But you are not supposed to release patients information, because of money". The receptionist threatened further, but Margarita walked her out of her office, with a loud hiss.

"Stupid girl, she sounds like she doesn't know we are in the village, and we need people like this to come around more often to help our situation". She hissed again and started packing, she was done for the day, since she has gotten more than her pay for three months, she should totally just go home and have a nice time, and only hope that her daughter at home, will be lucky to find a man, wealthy enough to take them out of poverty.