I blinked my eyes, contemplating the words Brian had mentioned earlier.
Curiosity ignited within me, prompting me to test the waters and gauge their knowledge of each other.
With a hint of intrigue, I uttered, “My attending doctor is Brian
Foster.”
“Damn it!” Melany’s exclamation escaped her lips, seemingly involuntarily. In the wake of her outburst, she quickly became aware of her lapse in decorum. Awkwardly, she touched her head, expressing remorse as she remarked, “I suppose he simply wanted to bill you for the extra stay.”
Amused by Melany’s comical demeanor, I couldn’t contain my laughter.
She raised her eyebrows, expressing a hint of skepticism, and inquired,
“Were you already aware of the connection between Brian and me?”
I didn’t lie. “Yes, he has told me all about you.”
Melany shrugged her shoulders and offered a helpless smile.
“My ex-husband may not have been a great spouse, but I must admit he excels as a doctor. If he’s your attending doctor, you won’t have to worry about anything besides money.”
“It sounds Like you know him very well.” I agreed.
Brian had undeniably proven himself to be a skilled physician. However, it was also true that he had disclosed my medical records to Caleb without my consent.
Having confirmed that my health was in good standing, I went to see
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Emily was engrossed in her drawing, her enlarged belly and improved mental state evident.
As I approached her, I noticed that she was sketching a scene of herself running joyfully on a grassy meadow, accompanied by her future child.
Emily’s face Lit up with joy upon seeing me. She eagerly pointed to the sign of Roz Town and exclaimed, “Home!”
With a mixture of emotions welling up within me, I tenderly caressed
Emily’s head.
Despite Emily’s mental challenges, she possessed an unwavering understanding that selling her home was not an option. However, as the mayor of the town, Adam displayed a cold-blooded and ruthless nature.𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.𝘤𝘰𝘮
He was willing to betray the town all for his own personal interests.
Indeed, it was a poignant irony.
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Following my departure from the safe house, I headed to Adam’s residence in search of Riley.
