The Wrong Woman

Chapter 77

The night hung quietly beneath the soft moonlight.

Outside the hospital, only the rustle of trees broke the silence. Nathan. entered the ward with quiet footsteps.

As Suzanne’s caregiver, Emily was about to greet him. Instead, he signaled her to stay silent with a wave of his hand. Catching the cue, she quietly made her way out of the ward.

Suzanne was peacefully sleeping on the hospital bed. Nathan settled into a nearby chair, keeping an eye on her while she slept.

Even without a hint of makeup, her face was flawless and lovely. Her features gave her an especially gentle and serene look when she was

asleep.

Suzanne had a resilient personality and a multitude of talents.

Nathan struggled to wrap his head around the idea that someone so gentle and innocent might be putting on a front.

He wasn’t sure if his powers of observation were failing him or if Suzanne was just exceptionally skilled at hiding her true self.

As the night wore on, Nathan stuck around in Suzanne’s ward fo several hours-only making his exit at around 4:00 am.

After the caregiver swapped out the next morning, Suzanne got so help freshening up and changing into fresh clothes.

They also brought her breakfast and made sure she was good to

new medication.

found pockets of free time, she dove into

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kill the hours. Still, the nagging feeling lingered that Nathan hadn’t swung by since he walked

to act like it didn’t bother her, but

his absence was getting

third night, Suzanne was jolted awake by

drenched in sweat, gasping for air. Her throat felt dry as a desert, so she reached for the bedside table. The second her fingers found a warm

Emily’s attention, and

you’re up? Do you need some

this?” Suzanne sat up and stared at the cup.

“It’s General Morrison’s.”

“Nathan’s

past three days while you’ve been warded, General Morrison’s been dropping

until

left completely stunned.

was worried he

hurry,

almost 5:00

took off.”

and dashed outside. Emily hurried

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