NovelEnglishChapter 362: Brian nodded in agreement, his voice calm but resolute. "I've already looked into it. The flaws in your nose and chin are minor. I'll arrange for a top specialist to handle your treatment." Doris managed a grateful smile. "Thanks. It means a lot." As they thought the crisis was resolving, Debby couldn't resist expressing her residual frustration. "I'm utterly exhausted and soaked in sweat from the panic. Honestly, this is all Rachel's doing. If she hadn't deliberately delayed you, you wouldn't have been so late." Surprised by the accusation, Brian immediately defended Rachel. "Mom, that's not fair. Rachel had nothing to do with my delay today. It's wrong to blher." Watching Brian defend Rachel so steadfastly only fueled Debby's irritation. Her expression darkened as she shot back, "How can you say that? If Rachel hadn't exaggerated her condition to keep you at the hospital longer, you would have been here sooner." In the midst of Debby's rant, Brian cut in with a tense tone. "She's in the hospital? Where is she?" Stunned by his interruption, Debby paused. She hadn't realized he was unaware.
"Mom, when did you last see her?" Switching her approach swiftly, Debby replied, "Oh, no, I... I've actually been with Doris this whole time. Maybe I was wrong about seeing Rachel." Her words sounded unconvincing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBrian wasn't fooled for a second. “Just be honest with me." "I am being honest. If you doubt it, you can ask Doris." Holding her chest, Doris said with a tearful voice, "She's been here withthe entire time." "Just try to get srest," Brian muttered as he exited the room quietly.
Meanwhile, Rachel received a phone call just as she sat down for dinner.
"Hello, Mr. White," she answered, trying to sound more lively than she felt.
"Where might you be right now?" See truth at gVlno"Just having dinner at home,” Rachel responded, convinced he wouldn't know about her recent hospital stay.
Given that Debby and Doris were not her allies, she didn't think they would inform him.
"You're in the hospital, yet you choose to lie?" His voice carried a mix of concern and frustration.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCaught off guard, Rachel hadn't expected him to be aware.
"I appreciate your concern."
"Just giveyour room number," he said, his tone authoritative, "We're no longer an item now, it wouldn't be En.
appropriate for you to visit."
Despite their past, Rachel felt too frail and vulnerable to risk him seeing her in such a state. "Givethe number of your room." Brian struggled to mask his frustration.
"Unless there's something urgent, I'm going to end the calX" The content is of novelenglish.net!
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