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.

pockets of free time, she dove

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the nagging feeling lingered that Nathan hadn’t swung by

bother her, but

absence was getting

Suzanne was jolted awake

so she reached for the bedside table. The

caught Emily’s attention, and she hurried over.”

you’re up? Do

sat up and stared at

“It’s General Morrison’s.”

“Nathan’s been

warded, General Morrison’s been dropping by at around 11:00

sticks around until almost dawn.

was left completely stunned.

b was worried he

In a hurry, she lifted the blanket

“It’s almost 5:00 am.

took off.”

quickly threw on her slippers and dashed outside. Emily hurried after her, holding a cardigan.

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