Chapter 554: When Leila texted about a serious situation at the hospital, Marissa felt a sudden tightness in her chest. The only connection she had with the hospital was her mother, Caylee.
Although Marissa had just visited the hospital and seen Caylee making good progress in her recovery, the message triggered her anxiety about what might have gone wrong.
Just as her worry peaked, Leila sent another message: "Tiffany, there's been a sudden change in Aunt's condition." "I'll be right there," Marissa responded instantly.
After texting Leila, Marissa leaped out of bed and began dressing as quickly as she could. Connor, sensing her urgency, asked, "What's wrong?" As she threw on her clothes, Marissa explained, "It's my mother. Something has happened." Without hesitation, Connor put aside his tasks and said, “Do you needto cwith you?" Your escape is on g V In σ vs"No, I'll take my motorcycle. It's faster," Marissa said, keeping her voice steady.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Alright, go ahead. I'll follow shortly," Connor replied, starting to change his clothes as well.
Once Marissa was fully dressed and heading for the door, she paused, turned to Connor, and said calmly, "I'm Black Mallow." Knowing Connor had already figured out her identity, Marissa chose this moment to confirm it openly, hoping it would simplify their future dealings.
Connor paused his buttoning and calmly said, "I know." "Don't you have anything to say?" Marissa asked.
Connor smiled gently and replied, "Whether you're Black Mallow or Blue Mallow, you're my wife. That's what's important." Marissa bit her lip, said nothing more, and opened the door to leave. Connor's words unexpectedly warmed her heart, affirming his deep care for her, regardless of her identity.
As she exited Connor's office, Marc and Terry quickly approached her.
Marc whispered, "Chief Instructor, I just realized something. Mr. Daniels might have already figured out that you're Black Mallow." "He did figure it out. I've also told him I'm Black Mallow, so there's no need to keep it a secret from him anymore," Marissa replied.
Marc and Terry exchanged a knowing look, understanding why Connor had been so upset with them earlier. Terry observed Marissa's urgent pace and asked, "Chief Instructor, why are you in such a hurry?" "I'm heading to the hospital to see my mother," Marissa replied.
As they reached the elevator, Marc quickly pressed the button for her. Marissa stepped into the elevator and descended.
After seeing Marissa off, Marc and Terry returned to their posts outside the office. Just then, Connor also appeared, looking just as rushed.
Domenic approached him and asked, "Mr. Daniels, where are you headed?" "To the hospital. Marc and Terry will join me. You stay here to handle the remaining tasks." "Understood, sir," Domenic responded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRecognizing the gravity of the situation through Connor's swift actions, Marc and Terry quickly set off after him.
As soon as Marissa left the Daniels Group building, she jumped on her motorcycle and sped away. What was usually a thirty-minute ride took her just ten minutes.
Upon arriving at Caylee's hospital room, she was greeted by a scene of medical staff urgently trying tổ al stabilize her mother, while the Sanchez family looked on with deep concern.
Leila rushed over to Marissa, worry etched on her face. "Tiffany, you're O finally here. Aunt's blood pressure has plummeted, and her heartbeat is slowing. The doctors said she's near death!" Hearing those harrowing words, Marissa felt a chill. She quickly approached the bedside, pushing past the medical team for a clearer view.
Caylee, who had appeared to be recovering well just days before, now lay pale and barely breathing, her vital signs dwindling.
Marissa wanted to understand what had happened, but this was not the intment for questions. The immediate focus had to be on saving Caylee's life. With that in mind, she took Caylee's hand and checked her pulse