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

and narrowed his

and pulled her top

saw Natalie’s swollen shoulder.

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

injury, I think Susan was trying to disfigure you with her slap,”

But I have also pressed charges for assault, causing her to be arrested. Therefore, other than picking the children up, I need to

and get it done.” Stanley lifted his

“But aren’t you…”

fine. I’ll manage by supporting myself against the wall. So, don’t

left the ward and

a number and waited outside the consultation

a few minutes, two figures

Natalie, he stopped in front of her, stunned.

familiar voice, she looked

was holding in her hand, he furrowed his eyebrows

to get my injury evaluated.” Natalie stood up and

a criminal case involves an injury evaluation. Are you involved

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