Selena's eyes fell on the pain patch, and she nodded. "Alright, go ahead."

The family doctor applied the patch and gave her a few instructions before leaving.

Leaning back into the sofa, Selena said, "You can leave now. I'll rest for a bit."

The servant, however, remained standing nearby. "Mrs. Fletcher, I'll stay here just in case you need anything."

Selena raised an eyebrow slightly.

What was this about?

Was someone sent to keep an eye on her? To stop her from leaving, perhaps?

She couldn't quite figure out the motive yet, but there was no rush. She'd adapt to the situation as needed.

"Fine, stay there then. Don't go anywhere," Selena replied, before heading to the bed and lying down. She pulled out her phone and messaged Aaron.

show earlier. You'd have regretted

replied, "Sounds like I did. Will

replied! Where have you

texted, "Stuck in a meeting with my dad at the office. Heading

really did hold you up.

almost there.

to see how

"You're trouble."

ending the chat, Selena's mind eased. As long as Aaron was okay, that was all that

from the patch, but knowing she wasn't

something off about that

"Mrs. Fletcher, why did you take it off? It's supposed to help with

frowned. "But if you do that, how will your ankle heal? Will you

back against the headboard, her gaze fixed on the servant as she crooked her finger. The servant hesitated, then replied, "Mrs. Fletcher, if you need something, you can just say

servant hesitated again but eventually walked over, moving closer to Selena.

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