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 a

time, listen to me. Avoid getting the wound wet and let it heal properly," Jay instructed, his tone gentle as he

a cold voice broke the quiet atmosphere. "Barely left alone for a minute, and you're already

the door to find Ben leaning casually against the frame, his sharp eyes filled with disdain. She hadn't even noticed when

made her heart

turned back to face Ben, their gazes locking like a clash of

his tone calm but laced with underlying tension. "She's a patient. Why must

his expression icy.

deepened. "You're not

out a dry laugh, his tone dripping with scorn. "Does she

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

to block the confrontation. "Jay, please. This

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