When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1077

Lemira naturally saw the caller ID.

She took a step back. "You should answer it. She probably wants to ask about the trial. With the public discourse blowing up, she might have heard about it."

Orion nodded and stepped aside to take the call. "Mom, what's wrong?"

"What's going on with the news online? Did it affect the trial?"

"No, but Amelia fainted out of nowhere, so the trial was suspended."

Amanda paused on the other end of the line. "She's always been like that. Full of cheap tricks."

Orion acknowledged it. "How are you feeling today? Is the treatment working?"

"A bit better. It's working. Make sure to comfort Lemira. The public opinion won't change anything. I've already called Mrs. Waverly; we'll handle this."

After hanging up, Amanda looked at Director Harrison sitting across from her and spoke evenly. "Tell me, what else are you hiding from me?"

The Director looked anxious. "Ma'am, what are you talking about? I'm not hiding anything."

"Why don't I need the surgery anymore? What's the real reason? You even took away my previous attending physician. There must be a reason."

Amanda was no fool; she could sense something was seriously wrong.

Director Harrison hesitated. "This... is hard to explain."

Amanda stood up. "Fine, then I'll go ask the doctor myself. He was taken to Lyria Central Precinct, right?"

The Director finally sighed. "You need to prepare yourself. Your illness wasn't bad luck. It was foul play."

Amanda's face paled. "Foul play?"

The Director nodded. "That's all I can say. A smart woman like you should understand. Everyone kept it from you for your own good."

As Amanda walked out of the office, she swayed on her feet.

Foul play?

What kind of truth would make Orion and the others keep it from her?

She had already guessed the answer. A suffocating wave of despair washed over her; she felt like dying.

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