Mysterious Little Wife

After getting the money, Lacey rushed back to the hospital to have the charges renewed.

And as soon as she returned to the ward, Maria struggled to sit up. "Lacey."

"Mom." Lacey hurried over and held Maria with a worried look on her face. "What's keeping you awake? Are you hungry? I'll go downstairs and get you something to eat."

"Silly child, you already have someone to bring me food." Maria grabbed Lacey's hand and chided her with a smile. Her eyes, however, were riddled with guilt. "Did your father not insist on your staying?"

Lacey shook her head. "He did, but I refused. I wanted to come back and see you."

She had no choice but to lie. Otherwise, her mother would have worried.

Maria seemed to calm down right after Lacey had said that. She then took Lacey's hand in hers and tucked it beneath the covers to keep it warm. When she looked up, she caught a glimpse of Lacey's hair color. "Did you get your hair dyed?"

Her natural hair color was black. It was only to impersonate Lillianna that she had her hair bleached blonde.

"Yeah, I ran into Lillianna when I went to borrow money from dad. It was her treat." Lacey ruffled her hair and asked, "Does it look weird on me? If so, I can dye it back."

"It suits you." Maria nodded. Then, cautiously, she asked, "What did your sister tell you?"

gaze, then replied, "Lillianna said she

eyes grew dim at this point, and she didn't say another

lost and

aware of it but dared not say

acknowledge them, something that was clear not only to her but also

well and don't think about anything else." Lacey

face, "Lacey, I understand that you want me to live well, but I can't be cured, so stop asking your father for money.

You'll be fine!" Lacey got worried. "More importantly, dad said he'd lend us money if we needed it. So don't worry about it. I'll gather as much money as it takes

eyes flushed scarlet, and her grip on Lacey's hand tightened

tears but couldn't. She eventually collapsed on the edge of the bed

in life

Lacey went down to the canteen and ordered breakfast for Maria. The two sat

time I've seen someone so good-looking!" Just then, someone

girl next to him! She's stunning! What a

ward watched TV and marveled at how gorgeous the people on

as soon as Maria saw the lovely couple