Chapter 442


    Catherine looked over at me with a mix of exhaustion and exasperation. "You got any more tricks up


    your sleeve to torment him?"


    I couldn''t help but smirk, relishing the thought of my little revenge. "Let''s just say, I n to hit him where


    it hurts. Looks like I''m due for a trip to Medsafe Liyah Inc."


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    Catherine slumped back against her pillows, a defeated look in her eyes. "If I were in any shape to, I''d


    go with you in a heartbeat."


    I teased her, mustering my most serious tone. "You look fit as a fiddle to me!"


    She squinted at me, confused. "What do you mean?"


    "When you were gossiping, you were as lively as ever. Doesn''t look like you''re sick at all. If you''re well,


    stop ying the patient and get back out there!"


    "Aaliyah, seriously! I don''t even know what to say to you!" Catherine huffed, her frustration clear as day.


    Geneva, Janice, and Hannah allughed. Raising from my seat, I said, "Carry on the gossip, you guys.


    I need to check with Dr. Dailey about my prescription."


    Hannah quickly got up to join me, and together, we headed out.


    Geneva called out from behind, "Are youing backter? Should we wait for you?"


    "Just leave after Logan gets here!" I dodged her question, notmitting to a return, because I


    honestly wasn''t sure myself.


    After leaving Dr. Dailey''s office, I nced at the time and found myself in an awkward spot. It was too


    Catherine''s room, thinking maybe we could all grab a bite together.


    As fate would have it, right as we passed through the hospital lobby, I ran into Zora, whom I hadn''t


    seen in ages.


    She did a double-take when she saw me but quickly regained herposure and strutted over.


    Hannah couldn''t resist a jab. "Look, isn''t that the Dawsons’pdog? Shouldn''t she be on a leash?"


    I burst outughing, unable to contain myself. "You''re terrible!"


    Zora, clueless to our banter, approached with a sneer. "Well, well, Mrs. High-and-Mighty. It''s been a


    while! What''s so funny? You should watch out for your reputation."


    I smiled sweetly at her, feigning ignorance. "What do you mean?"


    "You know,ughing it up while your dear mother-inw is gravely ill. Not a good look in public, darling,"


    she said, aiming to wipe the smile off my face.


    I put on an innocent face, ying dumb. "What? Whose mother-inw?"


    She stared at me, a hint of smugness in her tone. "Yours, of course. Didn''t you know?"


    "Oh?" I feigned shock, pressing for details. "Hazel is ill? And you''re the bearer of this news?"


    Zora''s face fell, but she quickly masked it with a smirk. "Obviously, I''m aware. Jan can''t be in two


    ces at once; someone has to take care of her."


    She look proud as she scrutinized my reaction, eager to see me lose my cool.


    Hannah let another snide remark slip. "Oh, so you''ve shifted from nanny to nurse now, have you? Good


    for you. Versatility pays, doesn''t it?"


    Zora fumed, turning sharply to Hannah with a re.


    I chided Hannah with mock seriousness. "Mind your manners."


    Zora looked cornered, her face a mix of irritation and disbelief. "If you''ve been so indifferent all this


    time, why bother now? Your pretense of concern is unwee here." Co?tent belo?gs to


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    Brushing past her, I dered confidently, "But now that I''ve been informed, it''d be rude not to pay a


    visit, wouldn''t it? Lead the way, Zora."


    With that, Hannah and I sauntered off toward the ward, leaving Zora behind. A smile crept onto my


    face. I was, indeed, quite interested in seeing Hazel''s current state.