?Chapter 1029:


    As night fell, everyone retired, leaving two bodyguards at the door. Sean had been in the ward with Norah, but a phone call had drawn him to the hospital’s rooftop.


    A woman in a nurse’s uniform approached with a folder in her hand.


    “Time for the ward round,” she announced, her voice muffled by her mask.


    The bodyguards checked her badge and allowed her entry. The nurse pushed the door open, entered the room, and closed the door behind her.


    The VIP ward was equipped with only one camera, located at the door.


    The nurse nervously looked up and walked to the bed, feigning calmness. Despite the scar on the right side of her face, the woman in the bed still retained her beauty. Underneath her mask, the nurse’s face contorted with envy. A closer inspection would reveal that the nurse’s eyes bore a resemnce to those of the woman in the bed.


    “Damn it! How could you still be so beautiful? Why are you still alive? If you were dead, I’d be the only one by Marlin’s side.”


    The nurse muttered under her breath, a curse barely audible. From beneath her uniform, she retrieved an injection syringe. With deliberate care, she inserted it into the infusion bottle and gently pushed the liquid through.


    “You have to disappear because Marlin loves you. Only after you die will I have a chance to take your ce. I will be good to Marlin, even if it’s just for his money.” She reached out and pinched Norah’s cheek, her sharp nails leaving red marks on the scar.


    Realizing time was running short, she quicklyposed herself. Sean had been in the ward all day, and she had waited so long for this moment. She knew she couldn’t leave any evidence behind.


    Feel the thrill at g aln  ov el s .


    With a malicious re, she hissed at Norah, “After today, I expect to hear news of your death.”


    Her tone was thick with hatred, as if they were sworn enemies.


    Meanwhile, Sean ended his phone call with visible irritation. Marlene hadined that her ssmates were bullying her again, causing her to be isted.


    He had initially ignored the call, preupied with business issues Frank had raised. But then he identally answered Marlene’s call.


    He hung up the phone impatiently halfway through Marlene’sint.


    “Was there anything unusual while I was away?” Sean approached the door of the ward and questioned the bodyguard.


    “A nurse came to check on Miss Wilson; there is nothing more,” the bodyguard reported.


    .


    .


    .