Marcus’s eyes were bloodshot, his beard unkempt.[]
Gone was his former clean–cut handsomeness–he looked like he hadn’t slept a full night in ages.[]
“You’ve got the wrong person.“]
Marcus spoke loudly, drawing stares from everyone around.]]
I instinctively covered my face.[]
I was wearing a mask, but underneath it, I was no longer the person I used to be.]
I couldn’t be mistaken. Your silhouette has haunted my dreams for six months!“|[]
“I’ve missed you so much.“[]
Victoria, hearing the commotion from inside the hospital room, came out.]]
Seeing Marcus frantically calling my name, her expression instantly darkened.[]
“Well, well, Riley. I knew you weren’t dead. You set me up on purpose, didn’t you?“]]
“Seeing me suffer now makes you happy, doesn’t it? You walked right into my trap–I’m calling the police right now. Let everyone see who’s really the schemer here!“]]
Victoria spoke through gritted teeth, gripping my arm to prevent me from leaving, her nails practically digging into my flesh.[]
Several patients who couldn’t sleep gathered at their doorways to watch the drama unfold.]
Seeing Victoria’s hostile attitude, Marcus realized he’d unintentionally caused trouble again.[]
“Please calm down. This is a hospital–let’s talk this through civilly.“[]
“You shut up! Look what she’s done to your father! She threw our whole family to the wolves, you defend her one more time, your father will disown you!“[]
After scolding Marcus, she turned back to me.[]
s, then took the money and ran. If
“Now you’re back, donate the bone marrow to Zara and then go to prison. I might be able to get the police to reduce your sentence by a few years.”
Victoria pulled out her phone to call the police while explaining to the bystanders.[]
“See? This woman framed me for months, but finally the truth comes out!“[]
The other patients quickly connected this to the news they’d seen before and started whispering among themselves.]
“My God, she’s actually alive! So we were all deceived before.“]]
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“I said from the beginning she was trouble. I knew we should wait and see–told you so.“[]
“Fraud plus manipulating public opinion–she’s going to get a heavy sentence.“]]
I felt dozens of eyes on me, my anxiety spiking.]
“Marcus, this is what you call missing me? Pushing me into situations like this
ver and over?“]
“You’re worse than Victoria, you know that? At least she’s honest about being awful. You say nice things but act like a complete coward.”
Marcus’s face flushed red.[]
He stammered like a mosquito.[]
“I’m doing this for your own good. When you make mistakes, you have to face the consequences. I’ll wait for you no matter how long it takes.”
The police station was right next to the hospital, so officers arrived within half an hour.]]
“Who called the police?”
Victoria dragged me in front of the officers, pointing at me.[]
“Officer, I made the call. You remember that sulfuric acid case, right? Look–she’s not dead at all! She deliberately manipulated public opinion. After she donates bone marrow to my daughter, arrest her immediately and clear my family’s name!“[]
The officer thought for a while before recalling the sulfuric acid case, frowning as he asked.[]
“Are you Riley Harrison? Is what she’s saying true?“]]
I lifted my head and shook off Victoria’s painful grip.[]
“I’m not Riley Harrison. I don’t know who you’re talking about. You’ve got the wrong person.“[]
“I’m just here visiting a friend. If you keep making false accusations, I’ll have to contact my lawyer.“[]
Victoria was stunned, then suddenly burst into laughter.]
“Riley, even facing death, you’re still lying! Don’t think I can’t recognize you just because you’re wearing a mask–I’m your mother!“]
Victoria reached up and violently tore off my mask.[]
“How… How is this possible–“[]
