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.

was new to Ariana, and

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

me to

she managed to shake

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

the bed and say yes, she froze. The realization hit her like a ton of bricks – a complete health

suddenly rooted to the

her feet, which had been half-dangling off the bed, back under the blanket. She gave a forced laugh and replied, “I’m not feeling great at the moment; I just ate a rather heavy meal. Maybe I should give it some

We’ll postpone your check-up for half

good shape, don’t think I need

likes to be poked and prodded in a hospital all day? You

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