A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Luther finally let out a long-awaited sigh of relief, his voice carrying a mix of gratitude and exhaustion: "Thank you, doctor."

Mariel's gaze shifted toward him, a hint of determination in her eyes: "While you navigate the hospitalization procedures, I'll stay here with her."

Luther gave a subtle nod.

Reese's time in a comatose state turned out to be relatively brief; she emerged from her unconsciousness shortly after being brought out of the emergency room. Her eyes blinked open, only to find Mariel perched beside her hospital bed, engrossed in her mobile phone.

The discomfort from the wounds on her body prompted a soft, involuntary hiss from Reese's lips: "Miss Chase."

Mariel swiftly abandoned her phone, concern evident in her expression as she looked at Reese: "Are you awake? How are you feeling? Any pain or discomfort?"

Reese noticed her nervous tone, she shook her head slightly: "It's bearable. Why are you here?"

Rolling her eyes playfully, Mariel retorted: "Well, when I was driving, I happened upon quite the dramatic car accident scene. You were being cradled by some guy, and I swear I almost had a heart attack. Both he and I rushed you to the hospital immediately. Thankfully, you're okay. Otherwise, I'd be carrying a massive load of guilt right now."

Reese's smile persisted, though she remained silent, feeling a trace of weariness settle in.

"Oh, by the way, what's the story behind that handsome hunk

met Mariel's inquiry: "You

fired back with a question of her own:

response gave Mariel pause; indeed, Luther Van Eimeren had maintained a low profile during his academic years, and his identity remained unknown to many. Moreover, his frequent travels abroad over

a subtle smile, Reese opted not to elaborate further: "His

careless manner and said, "You are an

found herself momentarily taken aback, before a warm smile graced

curved into a playful pout: "Let's drop the formalities, shall we? Consider me your friend

a mix of surprise and bemusement crossing her

usually bright expression seemed to darken: "What's this? You don't want to be my

let out a soft chuckle, her voice tinged with a teasing tone: "Well, now that you

quite anticipated Mariel's candid approach;

of seriousness, her tone bordering on genuine concern: "So you are finding fault with me, then? Pray, tell me, in what way am I lacking? Why wouldn't you want to be

just that we don't really know each other that well yet. Rushing into a friendship might lead to complications down the

your background or the people in your circle, I do know your character, and that's reason enough for me. As for the rest, we'll take it one step at a time.

gym teacher, were they not? You say things with such confidence that I dare not correct you, but I must