A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 553

This time, it was Elissa's turn to be stunned. "She's not? But didn't they do a DNA test..."

"She probably rigged it."

Tanya hadn't asked for the specifics, knowing it was family business, but she could guess.

If Marcia was bold enough to steal an identity, there was nothing she wouldn't do.

Elissa felt a pang of sympathy. "Suzanne and Laurel must be devastated."

Suzanne Jensen had nearly lost her will to live when her youngest daughter disappeared, spending years confined to a wheelchair.

Now, finding out the daughter she finally reunited with was a fraud... Who knew if she could handle the psychological blow?

Tanya knew Elissa was fond of Suzanne, so she suggested, "Why don't you visit her when you have time? Mrs. Wilkinson really likes you. Your comfort might help."

Elissa didn't hesitate. "I should go."

Professionally, she was Suzanne's doctor, and psychological stress would hinder her recovery.

Personally, the Wilkinsons had treated her wonderfully. Even with Marcia parading around as the youngest daughter, they never let Marcia bully her.

In fact, they had helped her multiple times.

When she had that car accident in Cresthaven, if Laurel hadn't rushed her to the hospital, she might have lost the baby.

They chatted for a bit longer. Hearing that Elissa had finished eating, Tanya teased, "Your Mr. Murphy isn't back yet?"

Elissa glanced at the still-empty courtyard and walked over to the sofa. "How did you know?"

Tanya chuckled. "If he were back, you wouldn't have the time to answer my call."

Even the best of friends shouldn't overstep.

Initially, she only planned to stay a few days, but Elissa had clung to her, saying she didn't want to live alone.

Now that Elissa had moved into Rivercross Residence, Tanya felt awkward staying.

Before she could explain, Elissa voiced her thoughts. "Tanya, back when things were so hard for us, we never kept score. Why start now?"

"You used to save every penny, willing to give up your career to leave Vistapeak City with me. Now that I have the means, I want to make sure you live comfortably."

Curled up on the sofa, Tanya's eyes grew wet. She wiped away a tear, a bright smile spreading across her face.

She truly was the luckiest person in the world.