Eleven Years All to the Wrong Man novel Chapter 163

Her father’s words made Melissa’s heart clench.

But she forced herself to appear calm and resolute. "It's okay, Dad. I still have ten or twenty thousand dollars I saved up. If it comes to it, we can transfer back to the public hospital. My savings aren't much, but they can last us a while. I'll get some part-time jobs like before to cover the rest. You don't need to worry about the money…"

She patted her father's hand reassuringly.

But Thomas felt no comfort from his daughter's words.

After experiencing the luxurious private room and specialized care of a private hospital, he had no desire to return to a public one, to a crowded room shared with several other patients.

He didn't dare say this out loud, though. He just forced a smile and said, "Okay, I'm not worried. I'll be fine."

But as he spoke, his mind was already working on another plan.

***

Meanwhile, at seven in the evening in Riverside Millford.

Robert's house, usually quiet, was now festively decorated and bustling with activity.

The entire Hayes family was gathered around a long table made by pushing several smaller ones together.

After Emma took her seat, Evan naturally sat down beside her. Her brother, Eric, was on her other side.

"Sis, you have to try this roast chicken!"

Eric picked up a drumette, dipped it in Mrs. Hayes's special spicy sauce, and placed it on Emma's plate.

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