All Chapters of Ex-Hockey Star Regret: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

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Chapter 171 — Feels too good to be true.

Brad's POVThe doctor came to meet with me after I guess he just finished attending to Nicole.I'd been pacing the hallway for what felt like hours. Watching the door to trauma bay one while waiting for any sign or any update.When I saw Dr. Martinez step out, my heart jumped into my throat.Honestly, I tried so much to add some composure the moment I saw him because if I didn't, then he might see that I was all over him.Because I really wanted to know the latest with Nicole as all my attempts to even get a hint about that had actually failed.The nurses wouldn't tell me anything as they just kept saying "the doctor will update you soon."And that even the window blind of the room where she was, was used as an obstruction now, when I had tried to peep.Someone had pulled it down which succeeded in blocking my view completely as if they knew I'd been standing there, watching and hoping."How is she doing now, doctor?" I asked hastily the moment I noticed that the doctor was out.Even

Chapter 172 — Her previous case with the police has been reviewed.

Brad's POVI was able to get the food so fast in a nearby 5-star restaurant that I used my Google map to locate as I had headed to the parking space where I had parked my car.And I chose to go there because the reviews from other customers who had patronized before now were mind blowing and so, I decided to try them out.The place was nice and it was safe to say that the restaurant didn't mess around with quality.I ordered grilled chicken with extra spicy sauce. Got a container of fresh strawberries on the side. I even added some juice.The whole time I was there, my mind was on Nicole. Picturing her waking up, seeing the food and maybe smiling.That thought alone had made the wait worth it.On getting back to the hospital, Detective Joe was back already.I spotted him the moment I walked through the entrance.And he was with the other 3 officers and also sitting with Mr. Pius Anders.They were gathered near the waiting area, talking in low voices and also looking all serious.I not

Chapter 173 — Daddy, please forgive me.

Mr. Pius Anders POVI followed the doctor to where my blood sample was taken which would be used for the DNA test.Dr. Chen led me down a quiet hallway. Away from the noise of the emergency room. Also, away from the officers and Detective Joe.We stopped at the same small exam room with plain white walls and a counter with medical supplies, where my blood sample was previously taken to know my blood type."Have a seat, Mr. Anders." Dr. Chen said, gesturing to the chair.I sat down, then rolled up my sleeve without being asked.Dr. Chen pulled on a pair of gloves and started gathering what he needed; a tourniquet, a needle, vials and alcohol swabs."This will only take a few minutes." He said.I nodded and watched as he wrapped the tourniquet around my upper arm. And then, pulled it tight."Make a fist for me."I clenched my hand and felt the pressure build in my arm.Dr. Chen tapped at the inside of my elbow slightly, obviously looking for a vein."Good vein here." He muttered.He tor

Chapter 174 — I want it ‘express.'

Mr. Pius Anders POVDr. Chen moved to the side of Sophia's bed and started preparing to take her blood sample."Miss Anders, I need to take some blood for routine testing." He said professionally. "Just to check your levels after the transfusion."Sophia barely glanced at him as she had her eyes fixed on me.Waiting and hoping for something I couldn't give her anymore."Daddy, please. I know I messed up. I know I did something terrible but I can change and I promise that I can get better. Just give me another chance. I mean, this last chance."Another chance. Like I hadn't already given her a dozen chances before this.How many times had I heard those exact words? How many times had she promised to change, to do better, to be different?And how many times had she broken those promises?Dr. Chen wrapped the tourniquet around Sophia's arm.She winced slightly but kept talking."I wasn't thinking straight. I was angry and probably I was hurt. Brad chose her over me and I just... I lost c

Chapter 175 — Who is the man who donated blood to me?

Nicole's POVBy the time I finally opened my eyes from what seemed to be a long sleep, although the doctor said that I needed to sleep for just 2 hours, but I could bet that it was even more than 2 hours that I actually slept.My body felt kinda heavy, like I'd been underwater and was just coming up for air.I didn't check the time before I slept though but now that I had checked it as I took a glance at the clock on the wall, it was 6:43pm and I could say it has indeed been a long day because I left the house around 9am or so to pick my things.The last thing I remembered clearly was the doctor's face. His gentle voice when he told me to rest, and then nothing.Just darkness which seemed deep and complete.Just not long enough, the door creaked open and then just like the one that I had longed to see, Brad walked in with a fancy nylon he held in his hand.The moment I saw him, something in my chest loosened.I couldn't guess what was inside the bag he was holding but then, I could on

Chapter 176 — The irony wasn't lost on me.

Brad's POV"I learnt that some man donated his blood to me as the hospital ran out of the blood in their blood bank. Can I know or see who the man is, so that I can at least thank him? Not everyone would do that for me, you know."Just when everything was going down well, Nicole asked one question that for some reasons I didn't really want her to know about in the first place.Because I knew how twisted that could get her emotions on getting to know the answer to the question. Even though she had kept her voice casual, the question felt all off.Honestly, I could tell that the look on my face when she asked that question must have conveyed the information that there was something I didn't feel quite comfortable opening up to her about, no matter how much I tried to maintain a straight face.I felt my chest tighten and my hands went slightly clammy.How was I supposed to tell her this? How was I supposed to explain that the father of the girl who'd tried to kill her was the one who'd s

Chapter 177 — The back-up samples to be used for a conclusive result.

Author's POVAt the laboratory section of the hospital, the medical laboratory scientists were doing their job.There were two professional medical scientists so that whatever they were doing would be more authentic, knowing what was at stake as instructed by Doctor Chen to them.Dr. Sarah Mitchell and Dr. James Park had been working together for over a decade and they knew the importance of accuracy. Especially in cases like this."Express service." Dr. Mitchell said, looking at the request form. "Paternity test. Mr. Pius Anders and Sophia Anders."Dr. Park nodded. "Twenty-four to seventy-two hours turnaround. Flagged as urgent."They both knew what that meant. Someone was paying extra for speed because the person needed answers fast.Upon arrival at the lab, the samples were accessed, and one vial went to the laboratory for immediate processing, while the other was sent to cold storage.Dr. Mitchell picked up the first vial. "Pius Anders. AB negative."She held it up to the light. T

Chapter 178 — The second result is out!

Author's POVJust like Dr. Park had said that he would stay late to monitor the process, just to make sure that everything runs smoothly, he actually did.And with regards to that, he left very late, around 11pm or so.He'd checked the thermal cycler every hour, watched the DNA amplification progress, made notes and documented everything.By the time he finally left the lab, his eyes were tired. His back ached from sitting but he felt confident the process was running correctly.Meanwhile, Dr. Mitchell kept to her words and came in early the next day just like she said to her colleague, Dr. Park, the previous day.As early as 6:00am, she was already at work.The lab was quiet and empty at that hour, that it was just her and the machines in there.Just on getting to the lab, the first thing she did was turn on the lights and check the security log to make sure no one had accessed the lab overnight.Then she went to her workstation., powered on her computer and logged into the system.S

Chapter 179- He must be highly disappointed.

Dr. Chen's POV"Doctor Chen. I suppose that the DNA result should be ready, right?" Mr. Pius Anders said, the moment he got to my office and had a seat.I felt my jaw tighten. The weight of what I knew pressed against my chest like a stone.Knowing fully well what was on board, I just had to tell him something. Anything to buy time, just to buy time."Mr. Pius Anders, you know that I told you the result would be ready within 48-72 hours." I kept my voice even, professional. "So, the lab scientists are still working on it and I hope they will wrap up soon."He shifted in his seat as his hands gripped the armrests.I continued. "In fact, I should have relieved myself of my duties but then, I had to wait a little longer so that I would be able to see you with regards to that."This was just as a way to make him not get too bothered.But the truth was eating at me. I'd been carrying it since yesterday when Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Park first called me into the lab. They'd shown me the prelimin

Chapter 180 — I knew it.

Mr. Pius Anders' POVI stood up right away, to leave at the moment that Dr. Chen had assured me that they would get back to me with regards to the result soon.My legs felt heavy, like I was walking through water.Then, a knock came at the door and I couldn't help but stop in my tracks, the moment Dr. Chen said. "Yes, come in."My heart hammered against my ribs, more like something in my gut twisted.And just immediately, the door creaked open and then one of the staff walked in as she had her white laboratory overcoat that reached her knee-length."Doctor Chen, I came to let you know that the DNA result is ready. We tried to dial your extension but then, it kept saying that it's unreachable." The staff said.It was as if time slowed down. The words echoed in my head; ‘DNA result is ready. Ready.’My throat went dry at once."Maybe, some network glitch." Dr. Chen said. "You can hand the result over to me and go.""Okay, Dr. Chen. This is it." The staff in question said and then turned

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