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.

much, she was willing to continue dancing here

survival’s sake.

fell silent for some time. When she turned to look at Elizabeth,

expression on her face.

come back anymore.

you’re out,

won’t come back anymore, then. Promise me you’ll get

too

day comes, we’ll be able to eat, drink, and

together again.”

entered Night City

rang, she picked it up and

caller was, “Hello?”

I need you to come and get me at

was Matthew, whose voice slu ted as if he

it my day off

“I’ll triple your pay.”

me. I’ll be there

Platinum Plate. After hanging up the phone, she

tirade of abuse from the driver

did you learn to

mind to the insults. Her heart

just what she needed!

journey. “The little, wild horse and

rose…”

later, Elizabeth arrived

the entrance of Platinum Plate before calling

M. Hilton. You can come

joyful lilt in her voice, Matthew couldn’t help but smirk. His

aren’t you

up with

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