Becoming strangers again (Lily and Ryan)

Chapter 75

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Surprisingly, she answered after just a couple of rings, her prompt response a testament to her cnemur me tesser busy hospital duties "Hello, sweetheart, I greeted with a teasing tone, knowing full well that for reaction from her.

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Glancing at Angelo through the rear-view mirror, I noticed his raised eyebrows, ceny surprised by the sudden changin my demeanor. My recent moodiness and stress had become apparent to everyone wound me, bor in this memes, 3 de a gemmer of relief at the prospect of sharing a light-beared exchange with Liby

Brushing aside Angelo's unspoken curiosity, I focused on the call at hand Tow you a gology began my son wer I acknowledged my lapse in communication I didn't realize you had messaged me werd day, and for that, I'm yo

She let out an audible sigh. It's fine. How have you been?

Fine" I led smoothly. We're close to resolving the cae, moter falsehood, to this should be over soon 16twa Ly worrying about me on top of managing the hospital and taking care of the tripless emer the eas on her responsibilities rather than my staff's incomperence.

"Are you sure about that the questioned skeptically. "You're not just saying that to make me feel better and no worry abo you are you?

Her intuition hit the mark, and I couldn't help but smile at her perceptiveness "Really, things are falling in place 1 assured her, though I knew it want entirely true.

As Angelo pulled over outside the apartment complex, I knew our conversation had to be car short. T have to call you back later tonight, Lily There's an issue I need to handle:

"Sure," she replied instantly. We can talk later tonight. I don't want to keep you from your work Aber seed grave the added, "Be safe, Ryan And if you need my help in any way, dont hesitate to reach our

My smule widened at Lily's offer of assistance. I won't, I reassured her before discipatecting the call Exting the car. I made my way towards the building with Angelo by my side, while the yes of the security at remained stoned ontade.

Coming to a stop at the door, Angelo pressed the doorbell, and after a few moments, it swang ogen total a young woman, slighty younger than Sophia but bearing a striking resemblance so her Angelo addressed her with a steely tone. "We're here to see your parents, be informed her matter-of-factly to the h The young woman nodded in response. And who are you, please the

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Hier expression changed a bit as she absorbed my threat "My daughter is in Singapore,' she finally divulged, her mine defunt And just so you know. I don't behove what you justok me aba bure

I scoffed inwardly at her refusal to acknowledge the truth Whares about what you choose to believe? Eretorted sharplys I've heard you've been chatting with her, but you've never had phone call with her, have your

The woman's eyes widened in shock. "How did you know that?' she stammered, clearly unnerved by my knowledge

"Call her repeated firmly, my patience wearing thin

She shook her head still hesitant to comply It seemed she didnt realize the seriousness of the situation. Leaning back in my seat I crossed my legs and stutted my gate to the other young gel in the room. 'She just gained admission to amuly medicine right" I inquired casually though I already knew they wer

Her eyes widened in disticlief. How did you." she began but I cut her off

"I will revoke that admission" I stated calmly. but with an undertone of threat "If you pas me off with your stubborn unde agam Don't ask me how I do it but I assure you will happe And as for your husband, his name is on the list of patients at Lithech Hospital receiving donations for the medication and in closer, my toe ominous. Tawear to you on my grandmother's grave that you wer hund his name on that donation but if you do not do as you are told?

With a shaky hand, the woman picked up her phone to dial Sophia's number, while Angelo instructed her to put the call on speaker. Unfortunately, the call didn't connect, adding to the tension in the room.

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"If your daughter had the choice to be anywhere else other than Singapore, where do you think she would be?" I pressed, my

tone firm.

She licked her lips nervously before answering. "At her grandmother's place."

Angelo, ever efficient, omitted checking the old woman out since she was already deceased. "And where does this grandmother of hers live?" he inquired.

The woman quickly rattled off the address, and I gave Angelo a nod, signaling that he understood what needed to be done.

He is to find her and drag her ass to me.