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.”

words were careful, measured, as if he were

of you, leave.” Samuel and the doctor didn’t need to

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

only grew colder, his jaw tightening. The pity in Kyla’s expression did nothing to soften him; in fact, it

low, razor-sharp. “It was all part

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

someone named Ryder Clifford?” Noah leaned in slightly, his

“R-Ryder Clifford?” she repeated, her voice quivering. “I… I don’t know anyone by

watched her carefully, the guilt etched across her face dissolving any lingering doubt. In that

soon, and when I do, the truth will come out.” With that, Noah spun on his

face as white as the hospital sheets. She never imagined Noah would suspect her—never thought

on Kyla. I want to know her every move. If she so much as blinks suspiciously, report it

sharply.

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