Chapter 55 A Disloyal Friend

Elizabeth nodded. “Then, I’ll have the money ready by tomorrow. Please hurry up and

operate on Pearl as soon as possible.”

Jessica felt an oppressive weight lift off her shoulders. Suddenly feeling hungry, she dug into

her dinner.

Elizabeth glimpsed at Pearl, who didn’t have much appetite. After eating only a few

mouthfuls, Pearl pushed the bowl away and returned to the bed to play with her Barbie doll.

The Barbie doll was a gift from Abby. Both girls shared a mutual love for it.

Therefore, when Abby went shopping for dolls, she made sure to get one for Pearl.

Elizabeth watched as Pearl played merrily. Perhaps, this was the only time that thoughts of

her illness did not plague the girl’s mind.

Elizabeth stayed until the mother-daughter duo finished their dinner. By then, the nurse had

arrived, and it was time for Jessica to leave for her shift in Night City.

Hence, both of them left the hospital together. Elizabeth then saw Jessica off at the entrance

to Night City.

Before Jessica stepped out of the car, the former asked, “Jessica, do you think I could come

back to dance again?”

She had felt pretty good about her performance here that night, and it seemed like everyone

missed her.

not like the place much, she was

survival’s sake.

silent for some time. When she turned to look at Elizabeth, there was a

expression on her face.

left, don’t come back anymore. This place is too chaotic.

you’re out,

faintly. “Mm, I won’t come back anymore,

job too after

chuckled “All right. When that day comes, we’ll be able to eat, drink, and

together again.”

Jessica entered Night City before driving

picked it up and answered the call without

caller was, “Hello?”

to come and get me at Platinum

Matthew, whose voice slu ted as if he was

Hilton, isn’t it

“I’ll triple your pay.”

Wait for me.

currently close to Platinum Plate. After hanging up the phone, she made

of abuse

the f*ck did

the woman paid no mind to the insults. Her heart soared. Getting triple pay

just what she needed!

entire journey. “The little, wild

rose…”

Elizabeth arrived

her car at the entrance of Platinum Plate

You can come

the joyful lilt in her voice, Matthew couldn’t help

“Why, aren’t

up with

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