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?”

 

shoulder,” Natalie replied

narrowed his eyes. “Let

decline and pulled her top slightly

expression darkened when he saw Natalie’s swollen shoulder.

me for it. Actually, she tried to slap my face but I avoided it in time. Unfortunately, the

I think Susan was trying to disfigure you with

to be arrested. Therefore, other than picking

should quickly go and get it done.” Stanley lifted

“But aren’t you…”

myself against the wall. So,

insist. After nodding at him, she left the ward and headed for the

she took a number and waited outside the consultation room

two figures in white

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

Natalie heard the familiar voice, she looked up from her phone in surprise. “Dr.

was holding in her hand,

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

voice. “Only a criminal case involves an injury evaluation. Are

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