Chapter 271: Need a Lawyer

Closing the chat window, Suzy took a deep breath and glanced outside the hospital.

Her mother, Melissa, had spent most of her life in hospitals. On nights like these, she might have watched the patients and doctors passing by in the corridors, lost in her thoughts.

Suzy regretted not listening to her mother sooner and staying away from the Park family, which ultimately brought trouble upon herself.

Even though Liam treated her well and she loved him deeply, if it came at the cost of her mother's life...

She didn't want that.

Suzy just wanted to be an ordinary person, working a regular job, visiting her mother in the hospital when she had time, and diving into her career when she was busy.

She didn't know how much time had passed before she snapped back to reality.

The computer screen showed unread messages.

Suzy clicked on them; it was Ryan.

Peter must have told him about their conversation, including work and personal matters.

"As your department head, I'm ordering you to rest in the