All Her Secrets by Chestnut

Since that was how it was, he would have to kick off the war. In his view, he had never lost in his life, and this time wouldn’t be any different.

After parting ways with Shane, Catherine didn’t head to the lab. Instead, she took some time off with Marshall.

“Go ahead. Give my regards to your sister!” Marshall said.

“Thank you, Professor!” Just as Catherine was about to hang up, Marshall’s hesitant voice chimed in.

He asked, “Catherine, is Shane really your mentor?”

Catherine didn’t hide it from Marshall. She replied, “I studied by Shane’s side for five years.”

During those five years, Shane personally guided her through the business world. In some way, Shane, indeed, was her mentor.

Marshall muttered to himself, “Why are you so incredible in all aspects?” Suddenly, he felt a bit anxious. He wondered whether being Catherine’s teacher might bring her shame.

“Professor Hartley, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now.” Catherine politely ended the call and headed to the hospital.

Inside the ward, Audrey sat on the bed with a gloomy expression. It was evident that she was not happy.

Triston sat beside her and held a bowl. He tried hard to cheer her up.

Both of them were a bit excited when they saw Catherine arrive, and Triston spoke first.

He said, “Catherine, you’ve come at the right time. Try persuading your sister. She’s lost a lot of blood this time, but she refuses to eat pig’s liver or even her meals!”

Facing Triston’s complaint, Audrey retorted, “I’ve eaten twice as much as usual today. He wants me to eat pig’s liver! Isn’t he the one with a brain injury?”

Being in the entertainment industry, Audrey was conscious of her appearance and had always kept her weight below 90 pounds. She didn’t want to leave the hospital only to have the media capture pictures of her looking overweight.

Everyone had their say, and Catherine shrugged indifferently. “You guys continue.” Then she turned and walked out of the ward.

In the corridor, Catherine sat on a bench playing games on her phone and waited for the situation inside to settle.

Suddenly, a crisp sound echoed. The sound of high heels hitting the floor caught Catherine’s attention.

She glanced up to see a tall, elegant girl in a khaki trench coat making her way toward the ward. Catherine observed her, and the girl cast a glance at Catherine.

The girl spoke first as they looked at each other for a while. She asked, ” Where’s Ward 9?”

Catherine glanced at her. Ward 9 had only one bed, and it was occupied by Audrey.

Though the girl appeared polite, Catherine sensed a hint of hostility in her eyes. It was clear she wasn’t here for a friendly visit to Audrey.

Catherine gestured with her hand toward the left.

The girl smiled slightly and politely said, “Thanks!”

As the girl entered the ward, Catherine stood up, moved to the doorway, and watched from outside.

Once the girl entered the room, she stared at Triston. The atmosphere in the ward instantly changed.

Triston sensed someone behind him. As he looked back, he was scared and almost dropped the bowl in his hand.