The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 523

"Where is Aaron? We aren't married yet. It is entirely inappropriate for you to be here taking care of me."

Suzie's jaw practically unhinged.

What on earth was he talking about? And that frigid, detached tone—it was exactly how he used to act years ago.

At least his brain wasn't totally scrambled. He remembered Aaron, which meant he knew who he was. But the way he was speaking... it was just so bizarre.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door. She practically ran to open it, relieved to find Mia standing there with her bag.

Suzie slipped out into the hallway, pulling the door shut behind her. She grabbed the bag from Mia and yanked her friend around the corner, whispering frantically.

"Mia, I think Jamie's brain is broken. He's talking complete nonsense."

"What?! No way! He only fell down a few steps. He's a grown man in his prime, not a fragile old man. How could he be that delicate?" Mia's mouth hung open in a perfect 'O' of shock.

Suzie frowned, chewing on her lip. "It's hard to say. Right before he fell, it looked like he got into a brawl with Oliver Cross. What if he took a hit to the head then, and the fall pushed him over the edge?"

"...So what do we do?" Mia whispered back.

Suzie feigned indifference. "If his brain really is broken, maybe I'll finally get some peace and quiet in my life."

Mia went quiet for a moment before asking softly, "Suzie... he's been treating you so well lately. Do you really not feel anything for him anymore? Back at the hotel, you were so terrified all the color drained from your face."

"What are you talking about? You just said it yourself—I was terrified. If you pushed someone down a flight of stairs and didn't know if they were dead or alive, wouldn't you be scared?"

"Fair point... Alright, if you don't feel anything, you don't feel anything. So... should I head back to the studio?" Mia asked, then suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right! Stella had way too much to drink. I booked a room for her at the hotel and left one of our staff there to keep an eye on her. I told Mr. Wycliffe you had an emergency and had to leave. I couldn't find Oliver Cross, though. He probably drank too much and stumbled off on his own."

Suzie was quiet for a second. "What about Chester Lambert?"

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