Chapter: 1038

"Sir, I'm the one who was kidnapped."

Norah appeared frail and innocent, adding to the complexity of her guise.

Confronted with conflicting accounts, the police captain gestured dismissively and declared, “Take everyone back to the police station.”

The doctor's false claims were quickly unraveled by the other gang members. They hadn't anticipated police intervention and were equally surprised by the doctor's deceit.

It was already dark after Norah provided her statements.

The silence around her felt strange, almost unnatural.

She realized how much she relied on Sean. With him by her side, she wouldn't have had to face these issues alone, nor would she find herself isolated after midnight.

She tried to persuade herself that loneliness was a _ constant, unwelcome companion.

Taking a deep breath, she resolved to become accustomed to living on her own.

After showering in the hotel, Norah called Joanna and inquired about Susanna.

She and Sean were still giving each other the silent treatment.

Therefore, she had to inquire Joanna about Susanna's condition.

Joanna had just left the hospital after visiting Susanna. “It's okay.

Susanna is transferred to a general ward; they have kept her under observation. She woke up once tonight but didn't talk to anyone."

She sighed and continued, "Susanna has become strange. She refused to talk to anyone —- not even her family."

That was why she stayed up late. She wanted to hear Susanna talk again.

Joanna was so exhausted that she fell asleep while waiting for Susanna. However, the latter didn't utter a word. Her vacant eyes were fixed on the white ceiling.

“I wanted to call you as soon as I got back. Why has Susanna become like this, Norah? I really have no idea."

Norah had been thinking about the reason as well. Susanna was always a little introverted before strangers, but she was lively and merry around the people she knew.

It was surprising to hear she hadn't uttered a word after waking up.

"Matteo told Kayla not to bring Nancy to the hospital. I have been staying beside Susanna ever since she woke up. But she is mute. By the way, Norah, haven't you made up with Sean yet?" Joanna asked, remembering their fight.

Earlier in the day, she found Sean looked gloomy and cold. She didn't dare to talk to him, fearing she would annoy him again.

“Joanna, you don't have to worry about Sean and me. Please pay more attention to what's going on with Susanna. If she continues to behave this way, I'll take leave and come to her as soon as I can."

Norah sighed and thought she should visit Susanna herself. Susanna was her friend, irrespective of what happened between her and Sean.