Perhaps due to her injuries, Jamie couldn't muster much strength, and her resistance felt as feeble as a kitten pawing at someone.

Jay gently guided her back to the hospital bed. While examining her injuries, his expression turned serious. "All these years, I've attended every class reunion, but I've never seen you. Did you move abroad?" Jamie shook her head slightly. "Life's been messy. Nothing worth mentioning."

"If there's anything troubling you, tell me. Maybe this old classmate can help," Jay said softly, his eyes full of concern.

Though time had barely left its mark on her face, her eyes carried a deep weariness, dulling the radiance she once had. It was clear she had endured more than her fair share of hardships over the years. Jamie remained silent for a moment before shaking her head again. "I'm fine, Jay."

Instinctively, he asked, "So, did you become a lawyer?"

The question hit her like a sharp sting. Her lips trembled for a second before she forced a weak smile and deflected, "How's my injury looking?"

Realizing she was intentionally avoiding the topic, Jay dropped the subject. He examined her wound carefully and sighed. "It's opened up again."

it hurts," Jamie replied with

let it

the moment could linger, a cold voice broke the quiet atmosphere. "Barely left alone for a minute,

frame, his sharp eyes filled with disdain. She

made her

their gazes locking like a

calm but laced with underlying tension.

brows furrowed, his expression icy. "That's none

frown deepened. "You're not

laugh, his tone

in Jay's chest flared into anger. Without hesitation, he stepped forward, ready to

quickly got to her feet, moving to block the confrontation. "Jay, please. This

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