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Chapter 35

Author: Jealous Peanut
Susan wore a gentle smile as she uttered those selfish words. She gave Michael an encouraging gesture, fist raised in cheer. "Hang in there, okay? You'll get better soon."

At that moment, the door to the ward opened. Cedric walked in.

Tilting her face up, Susan beamed at him. "Cedric, I came to see Michael. He seems to be in pretty good spirits."

"You shouldn't be wandering around on your own. Go back to your room."

"Oh. Got it."

She obediently wheeled herself out of the ward, leaving Cedric alone with Michael.

He approached the bed. "Michael, how are you feeling?"

"Cedric, who is that woman?" Though young, Michael's instincts were sharp. His gaze fixed on Cedric. "What's your relationship with her? Why did you help her get Dr. Bernard for surgery? Aren't we supposed to be family? Did I just lose my only chance at this operation?"

Cedric was speechless. For a moment, he was struck dumb, unable to offer a convincing explanation.

"Not exactly…"

"Not exactly what?" Lizzie's voic
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