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?”

 

on my shoulder,” Natalie replied with

and narrowed his

top slightly down to

when he saw Natalie’s

she blamed me for getting Jasmine arrested and hit me for it. Actually, she tried to slap my face but I

Susan was trying

causing her to be arrested. Therefore, other than picking the

and get

“But aren’t you…”

fine. I’ll manage by supporting myself against the wall.

at him, she left the

waited outside the consultation room to see

figures in white coats walked

who was walking in front saw Natalie, he stopped in front of

the familiar voice, she looked

was holding in her hand, he furrowed his

evaluated.” Natalie stood up and waved her hand as she

Jackson raised his voice. “Only a criminal case involves an injury evaluation. Are you involved in

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