Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1653

"Doesn't it?" Linda said urgently, "Your brother-in-law has already checked Arya's call records, and she contacted Fat Lawler before her disappearance. Daniel, your relationship with Fat Lawler is no secret to me."

Daniel furrowed his brow. This matter was too peculiar, and he couldn't make sense of it at the moment.

"I'm close to Fat Lawler, but I have no issues with Arya... Linda, why are you suspecting me?"

"Daniel!" Linda's voice grew frantic. "I know you have a problem with Graham for what happened with Maisie. But, as you said, you have no grievances with Arya. You can't transfer your hatred for her brother onto her, can you?"

"Linda, are you out of your mind?" Daniel's expression darkened, and his voice became stern. "On what grounds are you suspecting me like this?"

There was silence on the other end of the phone. Perhaps Linda was overwhelmed by Daniel's forceful response.

After a pause, Linda softly said, "Can you... help the Bayers then?"

Daniel snorted and hung up. As he turned, though, he was met with Maisie's clear gaze.

"What happened to the Bayers?"

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At the door of a ward in the sanatorium.

Sophia's high heels made a particularly harsh sound in the spacious corridor. She held a food container in her hand and smiled sweetly at the bodyguards by the door.

"I'm here to deliver Mrs. Bayer's meal. Please let me in," she said.

Now, in her old age and after the recent emotional turmoil with her son, her health had been greatly affected.

"Mrs. Bayer, I'm here." Sophia grinned as she approached, placing the food container on the bedside table.

Kelly struggled to open her eyes. As soon as she saw Sophia, her eyes were filled with disgust. "What are you here for?"

"I've come to serve you!"

"I don't need it!"

"Oh, Mrs. Bayer." Sophia made herself comfortable by sitting on the edge of the bed, her gaze icy as she stared at her. "Regardless of whether you need it or not, I must fulfill my responsibilities as a daughter-in-law."