If Lester could think of it, George naturally thought of it too.
The two exchanged a glance, both understanding the expressions in each other's eyes. The two DNA tests conducted between Ashley and the Pliskin family might have some doubts. Further investigation was needed.
After spending more than half an hour in the ward, George and Lester left.
Ashley sat back on the chair in front of the hospital bed and checked the wounds on Valentin's body. The places scratched by the chandelier fragments had begun to heal.
Joseph also sat in front of the bed. "Is it time to change the dressing?"
Ashley glanced at the time. "There's still an hour left. No rush for now."
"Alright." Joseph looked at Valentin on the bed and then at Ashley, seeming like he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"What's wrong?" Ashley looked at him.
Joseph looked hesitant, ultimately shaking his head.
Intrigued, Ashley was about to inquire further when her phone received a message from Miranda.
She sent it in a three-person WhatsApp group comprising herself, Ashley, and Bryce.
Miranda's text read: [Ashley, are you there? I want to ask you something. Has Ryan approached you recently?]
Seeing the message, Ashley frowned slightly and understood immediately.
Ashley replied: [He came to see you?]
Miranda seemed troubled. [Yes, he came to me yesterday, admitting his past mistakes, asking for your forgiveness, hoping I could let go of the grudges and restore the relationship to what it used to be.]
Ashley pondered momentarily and typed. [What are your thoughts?]
Miranda replied quickly: [I prefer to keep my distance from him at the moment. As long as you haven't forgiven him, neither will I.]
Ashley thought for a moment. Miranda and Ryan once did have a beautiful relationship.
Ashley typed. [Miranda, it mainly depends on your feelings. Don't worry too much about me.]
Miranda replied: [Absolutely not. Friends are the most important!]
[Ashley, if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't forgive a brother who caused me so much pain in the past. Can he really erase his past mistakes with a simple apology? That will be too easy!]
With a friend like Miranda, Ashley truly felt the unparalleled strength of friendship.
Miranda sent a picture of a stray cat she encountered today. [I met this cutie on the street today, sharing it with you.]
Ashley enlarged the photo. It was a chubby orange cat. [It's adorable.]
Suddenly, Bryce chimed in: [Can you discuss your matters privately?]
Miranda instantly replied: [No way! If you don't want to see it, leave the group then]. She sent the message along with a crossed-arms emoji.
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