The Wrong Woman

Chapter 126

The clock struck noon as Suzanne made her way back to the

Morrison Residence. She deliberately arrived late in hopes of avoiding any encounters with Sally.

Yet to her surprise, Sally was still in the house.

Upon entering, Sally approached with a feigned smile. “Welcome” back, Suzanne.”

Suzanne cringed at the sound of her name on Sally’s lips but maintained her composure, considering Nathan’s family was present.

“Mind joining us for a moment, Suzanne?” Florence beckoned.

Suzanne exchanged pleasantries with her in-laws before Wendy ushered her to the couch with Sally trailing behind.

The air crackled with tension, evident in the troubled express Florence and Gary, and the hesitant speech of the others. S something amiss, Suzanne had a bad hunch.

When Florence hesitated once more, Suzanne decisively asked, there something you need from me, Florence?”

Forced to respond, Florence wore a strained smile and deferred to Gary. “I’ll let Gary speak for me.”

Gary shot Florence a glare and then deflected to

the Morrisons dancing around the issue she sensed trouble brewing. Were

Suzanne stated softly, “Just tell me.

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can handle it.”

Wendy finally spoke up, “Sally has been diagnosed with depression. The doctor says it’s severe, and it’s affecting her

the authenticity of Sally’s diagnosis.

grandmother enjoys traveling with her friends while her grandfather is

the hospital, so Sally always ends up alone

interrupted, catching on to their intentions. “You want Ms. Hoffins to move in.”

room confirmed her suspicion, leaving Suzanne

cracked. It seemed that Sally was detern drive her away from

dismay, Florence rushed to explain. “Don’t misunderstand, Suzanne. Nathan’s hardly ever home, so Sally’s presence won’t disrupt your life. She just doesn’t want to feel lonely

no say in the matter, despite the family’s attempt at consideration.

wish,” Suzanne murmured

a bright smile. “See? I knew Suzanne wouldn’t object.”

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caught a glimpse

eyes.

nature, she couldn’t help but feel a chill running down her spine. She doubted she could find peace in