Chapter 77

The night hung quietly beneath the soft moonlight.

Outside the hospital, only the rustle of trees broke the silence. Nathan entered the ward with quiet footsteps.

As Suzanne's caregiver, Emily was about to greet him. Instead, he signaled her to stay silent with a wave of his hand. Catching the cue, she quietly made her way out of the ward.

Suzanne was peacefully sleeping on the hospital bed. Nathan settled into a nearby chair, keeping an eye on her while she slept.

Even without a hint of makeup, her face was flawless and lovely. Her features gave her an especially gentle and serene look when she was asleep.

Suzanne had a resilient personality and a multitude of talents. Nathan struggled to wrap his head around the idea that someone so gentle and innocent might be putting on a front.

He wasn't sure if his powers of observation were failing him or if Suzanne was just exceptionally skilled at hiding her true self.

As the night wore on, Nathan stuck around in Suzanne's ward for sev