Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "and now suddenly" with real scene examples.

It means the speaker is surprised or skeptical that this person replied so directly.
From The Crown, Episode 5
The speaker reacts to suddenly getting a reply from someone important.
Use this in a skeptical or sarcastic reaction. It is not a neutral everyday phrase and depends on context.
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