Chapter: 649

The moment Ariana mentioned ‘Marley’, Judy, always forthcoming, seemed taken aback. Her face morphed into an unreadable expression as she busied herself, hastily rearranging the lunchbox. “Who? I don’t know,” she stuttered, not meeting Ariana’s eyes.

Completing her task, she announced, “Mrs. Anderson, I’ll clean these up. A nurse will be here shortly to change your dressing. You should rest.”

And with that, she made a beeline for the exit, disappearing within seconds.

A frown crossed Ariana’s face as she watched Judy’s hasty retreat.

Why such a dramatic response? It was as if ‘Marley’ was some forbidden topic.

new to Ariana, and

by the arrival of Horace, his usual professional grin plastered on his face. “Mrs.

still bothering you? Need me to

she managed to

on. “The doctor conducted a preliminary examination on you last night. If you’re feeling well now, we’ll proceed with a comprehensive check-up to assess

was about to get up from the bed and say yes, she froze. The realization hit her like a ton of bricks – a

suddenly rooted to the spot, her

glanced at Horace, and then retumed her feet, which had been half-dangling off the bed, back under the blanket. She gave a forced laugh

Anderson. We’ll postpone your check-up for

good shape, don’t think I need a full

poked and prodded in a hospital all day? You get

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