Chapter 936

"What did the doctor say about your follow-up treatment?" Lizzy asked again. Elizabeth avoided giving a direct answer. "Just the usual treatment," she said, offering no details. Lizzy pushed further. "How exactly are you being treated?" Elizabeth responded, echoing Hazel's habit of giving infuriatingly vague answers. "I'm seeing a doctor for treatment." Lizzy grew anxious. That wasn't an answer. Sensing Elizabeth's reluctance, Annie quickly stepped in to stop Lizzy from pressing further. "Aunt Elizabeth, you've been through so much. If I'd known about your surgery earlier, I would've taken leave and gone to the hospital to look after you," Annie said. "That won't be necessary. I have Hazel," Elizabeth replied. Charlie's expression darkened. He wanted to ask them to leave but lacked Hazel's bluntness. If Hazel were awake, her temper alone would have driven them out within a minute. Lizzy's facade of concern began to slip as her real motives surfaced. "Elise, what about the compa