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Chapter 124

Before heading to the hospital, Suzanne made a brief stop at the nearby grocery store and picked up a
fruit basket as a gift.
She then navigated her way to the oncology ward, guided by the address Sienna had provided.
Upon reaching the ward, Suzanne took a moment to compose herself before softly knocking on the
door. When there was no response, she gently pushed the door ajar.
Inside the narrow room, six occupied hospital beds filled the space. Suzanne scanned the room,
uncertain which bed belonged to
Sienna’s father.
Suddenly, a sweet-looking woman sporting black-rimmed glasses and clutching a water bottle popped
up from the corner.
Observing her youthful appearance, Suzanne deduced tha
woman must be Sienna. She approached the woman smile. “Are you Sienna?”
Dumbfounded, Sienna nodded slowly. “Yes, I am. And you are
“I’m Suzanne,” came the reply.
Hearing that, Sienna studied Suzanne’s face for a long moment. Meanwhile, Suzanne placed the fruit
basket on a nearby table and cast a brief glance at the frail figure resting in the bed.
arm
Not wanting to disturb Sienna’s father’s sleep, Suzanne turned back to Sienna and whispered, “Let’s
talk outside.”
The suggestion brought Sienna back to reality. She quickly set the water bottle aside and drew the
cubicle curtains before joining. Suzanne in the hallway.
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Standing by the window, the two women stared out at the scenery in silence. After a long pause,
Sienna broke the quietude.
“What’s Suzanne’s game here? Does she think she can skip her debt by having someone feigning
amnesia?” Sienna’s tone dripped with disdain.
Suzanne sighed deeply. “I understand your resentment, Sienna. But I truly have no recollection of the
past three years.”
Sienna adjusted her glasses and scoffed, “Did you get a brain. transplant or something?”
Suzanne replied, “The doctor mentioned I got my face done.”
Sienna scrutinized Suzanne’s features skeptically before exclaiming, Impossible! Your beauty looks
natural. You smoothed the pointy chin and plumped up your cheeks. You look like some high school
girl. You seem to be well-versed in current beauty standards.”
Suzanne showed a weary smile. Despite her reluctance, DNA confirmed her identity as Suzanne York.
Pulling out her phone, Sienna displayed the online transfer records Suzanne. She explained, “These
are the transactions where you requested money from me.
“I transferred over 40 thousand dollars to you and also gave you 201 “I transferred over 40 thousand
dollars t
thousand dollars in cash.
“I trusted our friendship and didn’t insist on an IOU. If you have any conscience left, please pay me
back Even a small amount would
mean a lot.”
Suzanne browsed through the records with a heavy heart, consumed by shame. She returned the
phone to Sienna and expressed her sincerest remorse. “I’m deeply sorry Sienna. I’ve been a terrible
friend to you.”
Sienna regarded Suzanne with a solemn expression. Watching as Suzanne retrieved her phone from
her handbag, Sienna listened as Suzanne inquired, “How much are your father’s medical bills?”
Taken aback, Sienna stammered, “20 thousand dollars since his
admission. He has an upcoming operation that requires around two hundred thousand dollars.
“Also, we need to repay relatives and friends who lent us another three hundred thousand dollars.”
“Let me make a call.” Suzanne gestured with her phone and stepped away, leaning against the wall as
she dialed a number. Feeling tension grip her body, she took a deep breath and waited anxiously for
the call to connect.
“Suzanne?” Nathan’s voice came through the line instantly. It was evident he hadn’t anticipated her
reaching out first.
“It’s me,” Suzanne replied softly.
A brief silence followed from Nathan’s end, leaving Suzanne confused. She decided to break the
silence and asked, “Can
“I’m swamped with work right now. I don’t have time to deal with divorce papers. We’ll talk about this
later,” Nathan remarked co and decisively.