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 it was decidedly

his usual professional grin plastered on his face.

Need me to fetch a doctor?” he

managed to

carried on. “The doctor conducted a preliminary examination on you last night. If you’re feeling

say yes, she froze. The realization hit her like a ton

suddenly rooted to the

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 and replied, “I’m not feeling great at the moment; I just ate

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

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

to be poked and prodded in a

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