A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 637

Suzanne continued to ignore Tristan, keeping her focus entirely on Laurel. "Then what do you suggest we do?"

"How about we... just go visit her first?"

Laurel knew exactly how desperate her mother was to see Elissa. "Once she's recovered and the baby is completely safe, we can find the right moment to tell her everything. Does that sound okay?"

Laurel had barely slept the night before, her mind constantly replaying Elissa's ghostly pale face. She had been terrified something might go wrong.

Thankfully, she had checked in with Rowan that morning and heard that Elissa was doing much better.

Still, she couldn't just kick down the door and drop the bomb on Elissa that they were blood sisters.

For the Wilkinson family, finding their missing daughter was the greatest miracle imaginable.

Old Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson had rushed over from Cresthaven overnight, and they were so ecstatic they wanted to march straight over to the Murphy family to claim her.

But for Elissa, the reality was entirely different.

She was the one who had dragged herself through every brutal, desperate moment of her life alone.

Now, her personal life was beautiful, and her career was thriving.

Her world was complete; she didn't need the Wilkinsons to swoop in and save her. And the last thing the Wilkinson family wanted to do was crash into her peaceful life and cause unnecessary chaos.

Knowing her personality, if she found out Suzanne had spent years in a wheelchair because of her, she would drown in guilt.

If she went through another massive emotional shock so soon, the baby might not survive it.

Suzanne, of course, prioritized Elissa's health above everything else. As long as Elissa was safe, she could breathe. "Alright, let's get the staff to prepare all her favorite foods and gifts. Oh, and make sure we bring something for Rowan's grandmother too."

Since this would be their first time visiting Elissa after discovering her true identity, they were determined to show their missing daughter the utmost respect, even if they couldn't officially claim her yet.

Laurel had already taken care of it. "Don't worry, it's all handled."

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Over at the clinic, the moment Cliff heard about what Elissa had been through, he immediately put her on extended leave, demanding she stay home and focus on the baby.

After finishing breakfast, Elissa comfortably curled up in a lounge chair in the backyard, soaking up the morning sun.

Max, the dog, laid at her feet, lazily thumping his tail against the grass.

When Rowan walked out holding a plate of fresh fruit, the sight made him stop in his tracks.

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