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.

behavior was new to

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

me to fetch a

reaction, she managed to shake her head

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

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

rooted to

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

in agreement. “Alright, Mrs. Anderson. We’ll postpone your check-up for

up. I feel like I’m in pretty good shape, don’t think

be poked and prodded in a hospital all day?

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