The Daughter in the Shadows (by Una Norris) novel Chapter 90

The Daughter in the Shadows

Chapter 90 The Knife at Her Face

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She made her way alone to the floor where Madam Johnson’s room was. A man with spiked red hair and a cocky swagger walked straight toward her.

As they passed, Elsie’s eyes caught the rose gold Jaeger LeCoultre spherical tourbillon on his wrist. She faltered.

Only 25 of that watch existed in the world. Paul had pulled every string he could to get one.

Il hoever wore that kind of watch definitely wasn’t ordinary.

She was still thinking when they brushed shoulders. The red–haired man deliberately leaned in and took a deep sniff of her.

Elsie saw it. but pretended not to. Hugging her clipboard, she walked into Madam Johnson’s room.

But no matter how carefully she pried, Madam Johnson didn’t give her anything. In fact, she seemed suspicious, even asked for Elsie’s employee ID.

Cursing the old woman in her head, Elsie left, frustrated.

Back in her hospital room. Yunice had balanced a tray across her lap and was working through a stack of SAT prep books.

She was determined to retake the test, rebuild her academic credentials. Even without an ID right now, nothing could stop her from preparing.

“You’re actually here.” A brash voice cut in just as the door banged open.

Morgan stepped into the room wearing sneakers and a designer tee, his entire vibe screaming hostility. He glared at the young nurse. “Get out.”

His expression was aggressive, the kind that made people think he’d snap at any second. The nurse was clearly terrified.

But Dr. Joe had told her not to leave Yunice alone–still, she didn’t dare stay.

Yunice stepped in calmly. “It’s okay. Go.”

Only then did the nurse bolt, scared out of her mind.

Morgan shoved his hands into the pockets of his cargo pants and kicked the door shut with a lazy circle of his foot, radiating that delinquent energy like he owned the place.

Yunice didn’t even look up. She just kept working through her physics problems.

Morgan slouched his way toward her, leaned in close, and sneered, “Ugly freak. You really think you can ignore me? Don’t want your eyes anymore?”

She looked up at him. 7There Are you satisfied now?

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Chapter 90 The Knife at Her Face

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Yunice lowered her gaze again–and noticed the Jaeger–LeCoultre watch on his wrist.

The Johnsons had money sure, but not that kind of money. Not this kind of watch.

Morgan reached over and yanked the tray off her lap Don’t pretend you’re some hardworking genius. You think any man would bother looking past that face of yours to admire your inner beauty?”

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