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

narrowed his eyes. “Let

pulled her top slightly down

expression darkened when he saw Natalie’s swollen

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

I think Susan was trying to disfigure

causing her to be arrested. Therefore, other than picking

go and get it done.”

“But aren’t you…”

myself against the wall. So,

she left the ward and

and waited outside the consultation room to see

a few minutes, two figures

was walking in front saw Natalie, he stopped in front of her, stunned. “Natalie, what are

familiar voice, she looked up from her

she was holding in her hand, he furrowed his eyebrows

to get my injury evaluated.” Natalie stood up and waved her hand as

raised his voice. “Only a criminal case involves an injury

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