When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 167

Chapter 167



Marilyn paused for a moment, then quickly explained, "Doctors are swamped these days, especially the surgeons. Your accent doesn't sound local. Are you here on vacation or for work?"

I was caught off guard by her initiating the conversation, but I decided to be upfront with her.

Lies have a way of unraveling; honesty is the best policy.

"Talbot is my uncle, and we're here for a collaboration between the Patterson Group and the Crawford family. My husband was probably injured on the construction site."

She nodded thoughtfully, "I see, so you're a Johnson as well."

"Do you happen to know..."

"Ouch!"

A familiar voice rang out as the janitor's cart overturned again.

This time, several bottles shattered, drenching Marilyn in their contents.

Her face immediately turned cold, tinged with a hint of disgust.

"Such carelessness could have hurt a patient!"

"We've told the hospital time and again not to rely on those who are past their prime. Honestly."

tissue, clearly a bit of a germaphobe -

muttering about her bad luck as she returned

to help the

was about to pick up the shards when the old man stopped

and pants for any glass

me up. Only those who truly care

detail, he wouldn't have made such a skilled accountant, let alone manage a big

he was just as cautious

pushed his cart

paused for a moment but didn't stop, limping

but I was sure this

him, his

was here for

the truth about what happened

swnofr

hang around

up, his spirits lifted

Seeing his

hisms and legs bandaged my eyes welled up with tears

t belongs to

me, but

are you okay? Where

tears, but

resilience so low compared

shot her a look