Neil’s eyes narrowed, a look of disbelief on his face. He’d heard his grandmother call Hades by Katelyn’s name. Now she was trying to brush it off.

“Grandma, are you lying to me too? I know exactly what I heard.”

Carol sighed, keeping her voice calm and steady. “You must’ve misheard, Neil. I was simply asking Dr. Hades…”

“Are you really doubting me now?” Katelyn’s firm tone made Neil pause, doubt slipping in. Could it really have been a mistake? But it didn’t feel right.

Katelyn’s patience wore thin as she looked at him, her tone brisk. “I need to examine Mrs. Wheeler. Please leave.”

Without sparing him a second glance, she dismissed him coldly.

Neil stared hard at Katelyn. After a tense moment, he finally turned away and wheeled himself out of the room.

As soon as he left, Katelyn moved quickly, shutting the door to the ward with a quiet but firm click.

Carol sighed, her expression a mix of worry and confusion. “Katelyn, I don’t know where you learned such impressive medical skills, but why keep your identity hidden?”

Carol had always feared for Katelyn, knowing life could be tough without the support of the Wheeler and Bailey families. It was why she wanted to give Katelyn the land—something that would be hers alone. But if Katelyn revealed she was actually Hades, the well-known healer, all those worries would disappear. Who would dare cross someone like Hades?

They were all sharp and calculating businesspeople.

Katelyn clenched her fists, taking a deep, silent breath. Meeting Carol’s worried gaze, she finally decided to be honest.

“This identity gets too much attention. It brings me respect, but it also brings danger.”

She reached out and gently held Carol’s hand, her expression troubled. “Because of this identity, I’ve been targeted for assassination.”

“All I want is to use my skills to help people, without getting tangled in the mess that comes with it.”

Carol nodded, understanding her. She let out a soft sigh.

Meanwhile, far away, Lise had been released from custody. Neil had paid a heavy price to secure her bail.

Tears welled up in Lise’s eyes as she whispered, her voice shaky, “Neil.”

Lise sprinted toward Neil, her face drenched in tears, each one falling like shattered pearls.

“Neil, you have to believe me! I never wanted to hurt Katelyn. It was just… I lost it; I couldn’t control myself in that moment of anger,” she cried out, her voice trembling with desperation. ? find?novel.net

“She kept threatening to take you away from me, telling me I wasn’t good enough for you.”

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