Chapter 23


    Mrs. Harper hung up the phone, gave her hands a good rub, and turned to Hannah with a smile,


    “Go give the young master a call Tell him toe home and have dinner with me”


    “Sure, ma’am.”


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    Hannah answered with augh, then turned around and sauntered off.


    Since she was going for a visit, Chloe decided to change into a different outfit out of courtesy


    The outfit was picked out by Rose and was brand new. But after all these days in the hospital,


    Chloe realized she hadn’t taken a proper shower.


    As she contemted this, she furrowed her brow


    Just as she was hesitating, there was a knock on the door.


    “Ms Summers, the olddy sent me to pick you up.” Nate said


    “Alright, give me a sec” Chloe quickened her pace.


    She followed Nate through the same path she took thest time she met Mrs, Harper


    There was a door in the fence she hadn’t noticed before


    Nate opened the door and let her go through first


    Only a fence separated the hospital from the park, which surprised Chloe.


    Therge trees around the yard, neatly pruned nts, and orderly flower beds were impressive.


    Even though Chloe didn’t know much about gardening, she knew a perfectly arrangedndscape


    like this must have been designed by a top-notch gardener.


    It was a low–key yet exquisite residence.


    “Is this where Mrs Harper lives? Chloe asked


    “Yes” Nate answered


    Chloe couldn’t help but turn around to look at the hospital building which wasn’t far away but now


    only visible through the gaps between trees. “This is a shortcut. Mrs. Harper often feels lonely, so


    she had a door made here. Sometimes shees to the hospital park to chat”


    Nate led her into the mansion, exining as they crossed the small path in the middle of the


    greenery


    “Mrs Harper, Ms Chloe is here.” Nate said.


    “Come on in“”


    Hearing the eager and friendly voice, Chloe hurried inside.


    Upon seeing Chloe, Mrs. Harper immediately grabbed her hand.


    Her hand was rough, but the warmth of her palm touched Chloe.


    As she stepped into the living room and saw therge mansion with only a few servants working


    quietly and efficiently, Chloe felt even more guilty. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Harper, for the dy.”


    “It’s okay, I’m used to it. Just the thought of youing to keep mepany makes me happy for


    days.”


    Seeing the guilt on Chloe’s beautiful face, Mrs. Harper felt even more tender towards this kind girl.


    Chloe was led to the couch by Mrs Harper, who sat across from her, still holding her hand and not


    letting go.


    Chloe was overwhelmed by the affectionate look on her face.


    She had never been treated with such warmth in all these years.


    On the contrary, all she got were disgusted and disdainful looks upon knowing she was the


    daughter of the Summers family.


    “Why were you in the hospital?” Mrs Harper asked.


    Chloes expression stiffened slightly


    “Nothing serious, I just got hurt identally‘ Chloe said.


    Mrs Harper tightened her grip on Chloe’s hand,


    “Why won’t you tell the truth, dear?”


    Chloe’s long eyshes trembled violently, as if the most vulnerable part of her heart had been


    touched, causing her some pain.


    She turned her head, gazing out the window with a detached look, her voiceced with a tinge of


    coldness and bitterness.


    “Even if I told you no one would believe” She said


    Why bother hoping when she already knew the oue


    “Silly girl, you’re being too pessimistic You’ve trapped yourself in a limited social circle, and the


    people you interact with are always the same few. You need to break free from it Why would you


    want to stay in such a filthy ce? Mrs. Harper said.