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?”

 

touched the wound on my shoulder,” Natalie replied with a pale

was stunned and narrowed his eyes.

and pulled her top slightly

darkened when he saw Natalie’s swollen shoulder. “Who hit

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

of your injury, I think Susan was trying

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

go and get it done.”

“But aren’t you…”

by supporting myself against the wall. So,

didn’t insist. After nodding at him, she left the ward and headed for the

she took a number and waited outside the

two figures in

baby-faced man who was walking in front saw Natalie, he stopped in front of her, stunned.

familiar voice, she looked up

nodded. When he saw the number she was holding in her

injury evaluated.” Natalie stood up

“Only a criminal case involves an injury evaluation. Are you involved in

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