Chapter 3

Marion’s hand trembled, and her phone slipped from her grasp, hitting the bed rail with a loud crack before landing on the floor.

Cassie woke abruptly, instinctively turning towards Marion. Cassie’s heart surged with a mix of excitement and heartache. “Marion, are you awake?”

“Cassie—”

Marion tried to address her friend but her voice trembled and made it difficult to talk. Cassie, having just woken up herself, did not think much of the sound of Marion’s phone falling.

As she bent down, Cassie picked up the phone, and as she did, she caught sight of the illuminated screen. There was a photo of Jameson embracing Sally.

Cassie seethed with anger, her entire body trembling. Unsure if Marion had seen the picture yet, she suppressed her rage, pretending everything was fine. “Marion, you’re awake. I’ll get the doctor to check on you.”

Marion’s gaze swept over the phone Cassie placed on the bedside table. She did not say anything. She closed her eyes and softly replied, “Okay.”

changed since last night, standing guard in the hospital room all

worry anymore. Besides, it was time for her to

twelve years of childhood friendship matter? In Sally’s eyes, she would always be Jameson’s second choice. She once reassured

clenched the bedsheets tightly, gritting her teeth.

held throughout the night finally eased. After the

commotion outside, Marion called out, “Dad,” a hint of

Daniel Florrick emerged from the elevator and saw Richard being assisted by nurses toward the family waiting

then spoke, “Mr.

eyebrows twitched, and he raised his hand, signaling for Daniel to assess the situation. Daniel nodded and went

his gaze and continued walking deeper into the ward. Soon, he arrived at Marion’s

slowly opened her eyes. As her eyes met

What compensation can I offer you?” The man’s voice was low, his words carrying a hint of indifference. It was a casual remark, delivered calmly and with

Jameson, she had

at the bandages on

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