Chapter 52: Shortly after Ferris departed, Caylee's hand gently fell to her side. This time, however, there was no cause for alarm. Her cheeks were flushed with a healthy glow, and her breathing was steady-she was simply in a deep sleep Her attending doctor reassured the Sanchez family, "Ms. Sanchez is in very good condition now. She'll be moved to a ward to recuperate and wait for Dr. Riss to schedule the surgery." He couldn't hide his enthusiasm. “I'm eagerly anticipating it. We must observe closely when the tcomes!" Myles, also excited, chimed in, "Dr. Riss's surgery will be another milestone for our hospital. It will be an honor. We'll provide all the support she needs." Under Myles's direction, Caylee was transferred to a ward where she would be well cared for. Gradually, those who had cto see Dr. Riss dispersed, leaving only Connor, Marissa, and the Sanchez family The Sanchez family members looked at Marissa with complicated expressions, unsure if her actions were genuine or merely for show Feel the thrill at g aln ov el sFinally, Daryl spoke. "Tiffany, regardless of everything, thank you for today." Marissa calling Caylee "Mom" had given her great pleasure. Everyone saw it clearly. Marissa's response was tinged with a hint of sadness. "I cto see my mother. You don't need to thank me. I'll be visiting more often. I hope you won't turnaway." Despite uncertainties about her connection to Caylee, Marissa was determined to fulfill the duties of a daughter, since she was now Tiffany. However, Leila remained skeptical. "Tiffany, are you playing games again? Are you here to cause more pain?" Marissa, undeterred by Leila's wariness and having faced her hostility before, responded with a gentle smile, "I was thoughtless when I was younger. I've grown since then and won't make those mistakes again. Thank you, Leila, for looking after my mother." Leila, caught off guard by Marissa's maturity, hesitated before asking, “Is that really true?" "Yes," Marissa nodded sincerely "Tiffany, are you really going to accept us as your family?" Shaun asked, his demeanor gentle. Marissa looked at Shaun and responded warmly, "Thank you for taking care of my mom for me. I'm here to do my part as her daughter now. I hope you won't shutout." No sooner had she finished speaking than Ruth took Marissa's hand and said, “Tiffany, I've been waiting to see you again for ten years. How could we possibly shut you out?" Rachel grasped Marissa's other hand, her smile tender. "Tiffany, you're always welcat our home. We understand the mistakes you made were under the influence of the Nash family. It's never too late to make amends." Daryl gently patted Marissa's head, his expression one of relief and joy. "Good girl. I was very angry with you before, but as your uncle, I can't hold a grudge forever. If you're ready to correct your mistakes, we can put the past behind us." With all the elders of the Sanchez family surrounding Marissa, Shaun couldn't get closer but smiled at her from behind Ruth and Rachel. "Tiffany, welchome," he said warmly. Shaun, a few years older than Marissa, had the composure and elegance of a young man raised in a family of artists and scholars "Thank you, Shaun," Marissa replied, her smile genuine
Leila, having calmed her earlier fury, apologized, "I'm sorry for how I acted earlier. I'm glad you're part of our family now. Leila's straightforward and warm nature was a contrast to the refined demeanors typically found in the Sanchez family
Marissa, appreciating her cousin's directness, replied, "I've already m forgotten what happened just now." Leila laughed joyfully, her mood lifted
The warmth and modesty of the Sanchez family enveloped Marissa. According to Tiffany's diary entries, she had always been grateful to the Sanchez family but Kesitant to grow hez family b closer. Marissa desperately wanted to find out what the "devil" in Tiffany's mind was, and she was eager to know whether she was related to the Sanchez family or not. With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Marissa couldn't resist asking, “Uncle Daryl, did my mom give birth to more than one child back then?"