“Katelyn’s presence is enough for me.” Neil felt a sting of reluctance but swallowed his words. Carol had only just woken up; she didn’t need any more tension.
Lise, however, wasn’t ready to let things slide. Her eyes lingered on Katelyn, a glint of suspicion sharpening her gaze. The more she thought about it, the more she was convinced that Katelyn and Hades were one and the same. But how could she prove it?
A smile tugged at Lise’s lips. She couldn’t let Katelyn take all the credit for caring for Carol.
“No,” she said, her voice gentle, “why don’t you let me and Katelyn take turns looking after you? I know you’ve always favored her, but I can take good care of you too.”
Carol’s look of disapproval was clear. She couldn’t understand how Neil, so sharp in business, could be so blind in matters like this. N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on f?i?n?d?n?o?v?e?l?.net
“I’ve seen so many tricks like yours back in my day, each more convincing than this one. Do you really think I’ll let you keep up this act just to irritate me?”
Carol’s words made Lise’s face burn with embarrassment. Lise clenched her teeth to keep herself from snapping back. If only the old woman would just disappear!
She shot a hateful glance at Katelyn, her mind racing. If Katelyn really was Hades, then where had she hidden the mask and clothes she’d worn just now? A surge of excitement tightened Lise’s gaze.
The dressing room!
Lise turned around and hurried toward the dressing room. Katelyn observed her with a cold stare, quickly determining Lise’s intentions. A slight, almost mocking smile appeared on her lips.
Trying to uncover her disguise? She wouldn’t afford Lise such a chance.
By then, Lise had already rushed inside the dressing room. She looked around frantically, her eyes wide, finding nothing.
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“What’s going on? Where are the mask and clothes?” she murmured. In such a brief span, even if Katelyn had wanted to switch outfits, where could she have hidden them?
“What are you searching for? Need my assistance?” Katelyn’s voice echoed suddenly from the doorway, causing Lise to jump. Her expression was taunting, as though she were observing a comedy play out.
Lise concealed a flicker of annoyance in her gaze and forced herself to reply, “No, nothing.” She quickly developed an excuse and departed.
Katelyn watched her back, her eyes brimming with scorn. Carol’s recovery was indeed a positive development. Katelyn had been by her side the whole time.
At that moment, Vincent called her.
Katelyn moved to a vacant hallway before picking up. She answered with a hint of bewilderment, “Mr. Adams, what’s the matter?”
Vincent’s voice was serious.
“Langston has brought the man over, right at Heartland Hospital. Let Hades know.”
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