NovelOnlineChapter 243: Originally, Derek went unnoticed. However, when he muttered the curse, the other three turned to look at him simultaneously Aelfric's brow furrowed as he inquired, "Derek, what were you just saying? Who's the big liar?" "What? What did I say?" Derek replied, snapping out of his daze and alarmed, his heart pounding. "Nothing, nothing at all. I mean, Tiffany really knows how to play a role. She's quite the liar!" His initial murmur was vague, so the others did not catch Marissa's nand chose not to probe further Aelfric nodded and remarked, “Indeed, she masters the art of disguise." Relieved, Derek exhaled deeply and hung his head, still consumed by anger. His fury stemmed from Marissa having children with another man. Just two months prior, Marissa nearly bechis wife. Those children couldn't have been conceived in the mere two months since their split. Clearly, she had betrayed him. Derek was tormented by the thought that he had believed in her love. His emotional turmoil went unnoticed Neil turned to Aelfric, seeking guidance. "How can we sway Tiffany to our side?" Aelfric responded confidently, "I have a few tactics in mind. Just heed the advice I gave earlier and avoid any direct confrontations with her." With their discussion concluded, Neil bid farewell to Aelfric. Meanwhile, Melinda, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, hurried away. She exited the building of the Warren Group, running until she could no more, overwhelmed by a mixture of shock and disbelief. The thought that Tiffany could be Riss was unthinkable to her. How was it possible? Known for her naivety since childhood, Tiffany had made countless blunders and had her five engagements canceled by her fiancés. She remained the town's perennial joke. How, then, could she be the esteemed Dr. Riss? Angry and in denial, Melinda made her way directly to the Brock family's house to confide in Chloe Arriving unexpectedly late at night, she startled Chloe, who quickly led her inside "Melinda, what brings you here at such an hour?" Chloe asked, bewildered "I need to discuss something crucial," Melinda began, her voice laden with distress "What is it?" "I've just overheard Aelfric mentioning that Tiffany, that simpleton, might actually be the accomplished doctor, Riss!" Chloe's face turned ashen. In fact, Chloe had suspected Marissa was Riss after witnessing her save Trenton. Yet, she struggled to accept it. She knew the woman was not Tiffany, but Marissa. However, Marissa was just a naive girl from a small village, hardly more enlightened than Tiffany. The idea that a notorious village girl could be the highly skilled doctor, Riss, seemed unbelievable
But regardless of her disbelief, Aelfric had reached that conclusion. So, she had to consider it possible.
really was Riss, it expe. If Marissa explained why connor's demeanor towards her had shifted so drastically. His affections were not for Tiffany, the fool, nor Marissa, the village girl, but for the esteemed doctor, Riss
Unconsciously, Chloe clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh. Hearing from Leila and Rachel about Marissa and Connor's sham marriage had secretly pleased her. Now, realizing Marissa might be Riss, she felt a sense of crisis. She was convinced Connor had fallen for Marissa. Even if their initial agreement to marry was pragmatic, it was clear Connor was smitten with her. His eyes betrayed his true feelings
Whether Marissa was Riss or not, Chloe knew she had to sever the connection between hen and Connor e swiftly. With that thought, Chloe narrowed her eyes menacingly. Then, Melinda tugged at Chloe's sleeve and spoke up again
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