Doris,

Yes, that’s right. The whole thing lasted only three or four minutes, with a one–minute break in between. Can someone truly fight in such a short amount of time?

Mr. Adelmar also appeared calm and composed, not like someone who had just been in at fight.

If he had battled someone, wouldn’t he be sweating profusely after such a brief encounter?

Doris felt relieved.

The chauffeur started the car and returned to Starhill Garden.

Waylon came out of the rear seat and leaned in to help Doris out of the car.

“I can walk,” Doris admitted hesitantly. “I can manage on my own.”

“Are you sure?” Waylon asked, his brow slightly furrowed and his face cold.

“You can just lend me a hand,” Doris explained. “I only have minor injuries and no broken bones.”

“All right then,” Waylon said as he extended his enormous hand to support her, adding, “Be careful.”

They exited the car, entered the security entrance, and finally reached the elevator with his assistance.

Her knees were both burning with pain, and her flesh was torn.

Although her bones were not broken, she had fallen rather hard, and it was excruciatingly painful.

Doris‘ face had grown pale from pain by the time they reached the twelfth floor in the elevator.

she gritted her teeth

sense her determination and could tell she was in a lot

because she didn’t want to be carried

tenacity are comparable to those of his

aback when she saw Doris’s condition when they first entered the house.

what happened to

stated solemnly. “I didn’t

Flores asked, “How can you blame yourself?” “Wasn’t Doris out with Mr.

said as she sat down on the sofa. “I

some cotton pads,” Waylon said to Mrs.

to get the first aid

and cotton pads and gently wiped Doris‘ wounds.

and not very deep, so she didn’t need

air dry like this,” Waylon instructed. “Be careful not to get them wet when shower, and they’ll heal in

wet?” Doris asked, her brow furrowed. “How

asked, frowning. “I refuse to believe that a wet towel can’t be washed for this

said, lowering her head and apologizing. “I always seem to cause trouble for you.”

“As long as I’m with you, trouble is always stirred up!”

Doris,

well aware

Waylon leading the way, and the

arrived shortly afterwards.

as well as

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