Chapter: 295

Moreover, due to health concerns, Susanna was hesitant to seek out friendships actively, which made her all the more envious of the close bond between Norah and Joanna.

Witnessing Norah's gesture of saving the milk candy for Joanna after a long day's work, Susanna understood it was more than just candy.

It was a token of Norah's care for Joanna. This prompted Susanna to recall a moment they shared in the villa, where Norah had given her a milk candy. That gesture had made her happy for days.

Lost in her thoughts, Susanna followed quietly as Norah wrapped up her conversation with Joanna and exited the room.

"Susanna, are you alright?" Norah asked, noticing the shift in Susanna's mood since they had entered Joanna's ward, a stark contrast to her usual cheerful demeanor back in Kason's ward.

Susanna settled into the passenger seat, secured her seatbelt, and spoke softly. "Watching you and Joanna together made me feel envious.

I realized I didn't have any friends like that. Do you think it's strange?" She fiddled with her fingers.

“I didn't think too much when Frieda invited me out. I just went along, cheerful due to the invitation." Susanna, in her innocence, hadn't seen through Frieda's ulterior motives.

Phillip had later informed Susanna that both Frieda and Bart were now imprisoned, facing the prospect of a life behind bars if the Scott family pressed charges.

Norah, who had long been a solitary figure, found a genuine connection with Joanna. Joanna's open-heartedness and kindness had drawn her in, leading to a deep friendship. Yet, after Norah's marriage, their communication dwindled, leaving Norah pensive and somewhat melancholy.

Turning to Norah, Susanna asked, "Could we become good friends?"

Susanna's eyes widened as she considered the question earnestly. "You might suspect I'm only saying this to bridge a connection between you and Sean, and I won't pretend that thought hasn't crossed my mind.

But beyond that, I genuinely wish for us to be friends."

Susanna clasped her hands together, an anxious glance in Norah's direction, She feared her words might come across as odd, especially after the heartfelt scene in Joanna's ward. Yet, these were her sincere feelings, her desire to befriend Norah unswayed by Sean's presence or absence.

"You're being silly. Haven't I always been kind to you?" Norah's response came with clarity and warmth, “I truly like you."

Norah had taken Susanna under her care as her second patient upon resuming her role as the Supernatural Doctor. She had always held a special place for Susanna, charmed by the latter's endearing qualities.

Susanna, caught off guard, was left speechless, her emotions a mix of surprise and disbelief. "I... Norah, you've always been kind to me.

It's just hard to believe," she confessed, struggling with the concept of friendship, yet recognizing Norah's genuine care.

"Now that I've made it clear, do you trust me?" Norah reached out, tenderly caressing Susanna's face, her voice warm and reassuring.

“You silly girl. You can share anything with me."

Tears filled Susanna's eyes as she nodded emphatically. "Okay."

Derek, upon reviewing his credit card statement for the third time, couldn't suppress his irritation. After a composed farewell to his business associate, he made his way into his office, phone in hand.

The statement glaring back at him listed purchases exceeding a hundred thousand on three separate occasions.

Clutching his phone, Derek was mindful of his company's current financial strain and the need for frugality.