Shane put the photo aside and wondered aloud, “I wonder what’s so valuable in her bag to be worth snatching.”

“That I’ve no idea,” Silas answered while shaking his head.

Shane went quiet at his words.

After a while, he massaged the bridge of his nose tiredly and instructed, “Tell Mrs. Wilson to prepare a new set of clothes and send them here.”

“Alright,” Silas replied and left.

That night, Shane had spent the whole night in Natalie’s ward and only left the next morning when a call came in.

Shortly after he left, Natalie slowly regained consciousness.

Mrs. Wilson immediately came over and called out to her, “Ms. Natalie!”

“Mrs. Wilson?” Natalie blinked her eyes in confusion. “Why are you here?” She tried to sit up as she spoke.

“It’s Mr. Shane who asked me to take care of you,” Mrs. Wilson said while passing her a cup of water.

 

“Mr. Shane?” Natalie took the cup from her and looked around the room. “Where’s he now?”

“He has left a while ago.”

 

in her eyes as she

hungry by now, Ms. Natalie. I’ve made some mushroom soup for you. Please drink

Mrs. Wilson.” Natalie nodded

was indeed feeling

watching her drink, which made Natalie feel very embarrassed and she slowed down her

on my

no. I’m just feeling very happy. Mr. Shane has never been so

frowned instead. “Huh? I thought the woman he cared the most is

shaking her head. She looked rather tongue-tied

Natalie was bewildered by her reaction. Mrs.

overthinking it

contemplation as she stirred her

knocked on the door and Mrs. Wilson stood up to get

returned, she was followed by Jackson behind her. “How’s the wound?

her shoulder and answered, “A little bit, but it’s not hindering

eyes but then gave her a thumbs-up the next moment. “Still, I’m impressed with your courage for blocking

reddened at his sudden praise. “Oh, it’s nothing. Mr. Shane has saved me many times before

yet still haven’t fallen for each other yet. What a weird occurrence.” Jackson narrowed his eyes

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