Both the children were sleeping soundly on the sofa, covered in a blanket.

Natalie couldn’t help but smile before looking toward the hospital bed. “Stanley.”

“Nat, you’re here.” Stanley put down his book and smiled gently at Natalie.

Natalie grunted in acknowledgment, before closing the door gently. “Where’s Joyce?”

Stanley’s smile faded a little. “Something urgent happened at home, so her parents wanted her to go back.”

“I see.” Natalie nodded as she sat beside the bed.

Recovering his smile, Stanley remarked, “Congratulations on winning the competition, Nat.”

“Thank you.” Natalie tousled her hair.

Stanley put his book by the bed. “I suddenly have the urge to go. Nat, can you help me to the bathroom?”

“Of course!” Natalie replied as she helped him up.

 

The moment his legs touched the ground, Stanley placed his hand on Natalie’s shoulder, causing her to suddenly yelp in pain.

When Stanley heard it, the calm in his eyes was suddenly replaced by panic. “Nat, what’s wrong?”

 

my shoulder,” Natalie replied with

and narrowed

didn’t decline and pulled her top slightly down

expression darkened when he saw Natalie’s

hit me for it. Actually, she tried to slap my face but I avoided it in time. Unfortunately, the impact fell on my

of your injury, I think Susan was trying to

also pressed charges for assault, causing her to be arrested. Therefore, other

quickly go and get it done.” Stanley

“But aren’t you…”

against the wall. So, don’t

insist. After nodding at him, she left the ward and headed

number and waited outside

few minutes, two figures in white coats

saw Natalie, he stopped in

familiar voice, she looked up

was holding in her hand, he

injury evaluated.” Natalie stood up and waved her

a criminal case involves an injury

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