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 it was decidedly

the arrival of Horace, his usual professional grin plastered

me to

by Judy’s unexpected reaction, she managed to shake her

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

froze. The realization hit her

to the spot,

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 a rather heavy meal. Maybe I should give it some

in agreement. “Alright, Mrs. Anderson. We’ll postpone

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

to be poked and prodded in a

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