Chapter 129

Chapter 129:

She bit down on her lip, trying to compose herself, but her gaze flickered nervously. “Noah… what are you talking about? I’m really not well. My chest—it hurts so badly—”

“Oh, really?” Noah let out a cold, humorless laugh, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. Without another glance at her, he turned to Samuel. “Go get the doctor who was on duty last night.”

Samuel didn’t hesitate. He spun on his heel and left the room, leaving a heavy silence in his wake.

Kyla’s heart pounded in her chest, dread creeping in. She clutched the quilt tightly, her knuckles turning white, fighting to keep her breathing steady.

Minutes later, Samuel returned with a doctor in tow.

“Tell me, Doctor—does Miss Wade’s condition match the emergency she claims it is?” Noah’s voice was like ice, his tone leaving no room for excuses.

The doctor glanced nervously between Noah and Kyla before finally speaking, his voice cautious. “Well… there are some minor issues with her heart, but nothing severe. We can’t entirely rule out the possibility of sudden complications, though.”

measured, as if

and the doctor didn’t need to be told twice. They exchanged quick glances of relief before slipping out the door, closing it

why are you questioning me like this? Don’t you trust me?” As soon as they were gone, Kyla turned to Noah, her eyes

soften him; in fact, it

was all part of your plan,

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mask slipping as panic flickered in her eyes. “No… no, it’s not like that, Noah.

Clifford?” Noah leaned in slightly, his gaze piercing

repeated, her voice quivering. “I… I don’t know anyone

her face dissolving any lingering doubt. In that

the truth will come out.” With that, Noah spun on his heel and left the room without a backward glance, his footsteps

against the pillows, her body trembling, her face as white as the hospital sheets. She never imagined Noah would suspect her—never thought he’d be so cold, so unforgiving.

move. If she so much as blinks suspiciously, report it

sharply. “Yes,

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