Chapter 23

However, what excuse could she create to explain to him about meeting Harold and still maintaining the lie of her taking Zoe’s place without arousing his suspicion?

The more Zoe thought about it, the more anxious she became. She boarded the bus with a heavy heart and returned to the hospital.

Before entering her grandmother’s room, she took a deep breath and forced a smile.

“My Cece is back! How was the blind date?” the old woman asked her as soon as she saw Celia.

Celia pouted and leaned into her grandmother’s arms, acting spoiled. “Grandma, you’re so mean. You tricked me. I won’t talk to you anymore!”

The old woman stroked her hair with a laugh. “Silly girl. Would you have gone to the blind date if I hadn’t tricked you? Quick. Tell me how that Harold boy was.”

“Not good at all!” Celia was genuinely upset. “He was super slimy! It was our first meeting, but he tried to touch me...”

“Cece, are you okay?” The old woman frowned tightly and said guiltily, “It’s my fault. I should’ve