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?”

 

wound on my shoulder,” Natalie

was stunned and narrowed his eyes. “Let me

and pulled her top slightly

darkened when he saw

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

of your injury, I think Susan was trying to

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

go and get

“But aren’t you…”

manage by supporting myself against the wall. So,

nodding at him, she left

and waited outside the consultation

figures in white coats walked

he stopped in front of

heard the familiar voice, she looked up

was holding in her hand,

Natalie stood up and waved her hand

his voice. “Only a criminal case involves

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