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.

panicked behavior was new to Ariana, and

of Horace, his usual professional grin

Need me

unexpected reaction, she managed to shake her head

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

and say yes, she froze. The realization hit her

rooted to the spot,

the blanket. She gave a forced laugh and replied, “I’m not feeling great at the moment; I just ate a rather heavy meal.

We’ll postpone your check-up for half

I feel like I’m in pretty good shape, don’t think I need a full

to be poked and prodded in a hospital

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