Chapter 56:

Surprised, Belinda raised her eyebrows. She hadn’t anticipated that the husband of Ryan’s aunt was the chief physician of the Cardiac Surgery Department at Grand Plains General Hospital.

“Really?” Belinda responded with a slight smile.

Ryan and Verena exchanged looks, puzzled by Belinda’s calm demeanor. Both thought Belinda was really shameless for being so unfazed.

Verena pressed her lips together and then said, “How can that be? No one with the surname Thomas or the name Belinie? At the Thomas family’s gathering, Mr. Thomas himself announced Ms. Thomas was set to join the Cardiac Surgery Department at Grand Plains General Hospital! Surely Mr. Thomas wouldn’t fabricate such a thing?”

Ryan agreed, nodding his head. “Yes, it was quite odd. So I did some digging. My aunt’s husband confirmed there’s no one by that name—doctor or nurse. Well, but they do have a caregiver who has the last name Thomas there.”

with exaggerated disbelief, shaking her head. “A caregiver? That

ignore the facts,” Ryan replied. “So, Ms. Thomas, could you enlighten

with detached amusement, her smile turning scornful. She replied calmly to Ryan, “My employment at Grand Plains General Hospital and my specific role there—how are these matters any of your business? Since when have we been on such familiar terms

was taken aback by her retort, his

Stay updated with galnσν???.cøm

lie? Imagine the reaction if it becomes known that the Thomas family’s goddaughter doesn’t actually hold a position at Grand Plains General Hospital. What would people think about you or the Thomas family then?” Ryan’s comment carried

derisive snort, as though she had heard a poor joke. “Oh, really?

deepen. Then, struck by another thought, he chuckled mockingly. “Fine. You might not fear being labeled a liar,

an eyebrow, her tone teasing. “A married

“So you admit

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255