The Wrong Woman

Chapter 126

The clock struck noon as Suzanne made her way back to the

Morrison Residence. She deliberately arrived late in hopes of avoiding any encounters with Sally.

Yet to her surprise, Sally was still in the house.

Upon entering, Sally approached with a feigned smile. “Welcome” back, Suzanne.”

Suzanne cringed at the sound of her name on Sally’s lips but maintained her composure, considering Nathan’s family was present.

“Mind joining us for a moment, Suzanne?” Florence beckoned.

Suzanne exchanged pleasantries with her in-laws before Wendy ushered her to the couch with Sally trailing behind.

The air crackled with tension, evident in the troubled express Florence and Gary, and the hesitant speech of the others. S something amiss, Suzanne had a bad hunch.

When Florence hesitated once more, Suzanne decisively asked, there something you need from me, Florence?”

Florence wore a strained smile and deferred to Gary. “I’ll let Gary speak for me.”

and then deflected to Wendy instead. “Wendy will

bewildered. As Suzanne observed the Morrisons dancing around the issue she sensed trouble brewing. Were they pushing for

the charade, Suzanne stated softly, “Just tell me.

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can handle it.”

exchanged uneasy glances before Wendy finally spoke up, “Sally has been diagnosed with depression. The doctor says

doubted the authenticity of Sally’s

grandparents. However, her grandmother enjoys traveling with her friends while her grandfather is busy managing the family business.

so Sally always ends up alone at home.

“You want Ms. Hoffins to move in.”

confirmed her suspicion, leaving Suzanne feeling

Sally was using every opportunity to mak miserable until she cracked. It seemed that

Suzanne’s dismay, Florence rushed to explain. “Don’t misunderstand, Suzanne. Nathan’s hardly ever home, so Sally’s presence won’t disrupt your life. She just doesn’t want to feel lonely and decided

to argue. She had no say in the matter, despite the family’s attempt at consideration. They left her no choice but to

wish,” Suzanne

up with a bright smile. “See? I knew Suzanne wouldn’t

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