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?”

 

on my shoulder,” Natalie

Stanley was stunned and narrowed his eyes.

her top slightly

saw Natalie’s swollen

slap my face but I avoided it in time. Unfortunately, the impact fell on

Susan was trying to disfigure you with her slap,”

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

quickly go and get it done.”

“But aren’t you…”

fine. I’ll manage by supporting myself against the wall. So, don’t worry.” Stanley smiled at

at him, she left the ward

she arrived, she took a number and waited outside the consultation room to

few minutes, two figures in white

who was walking in front saw Natalie, he stopped in front of her,

she looked up from her phone in

holding in her hand, he furrowed his eyebrows and asked, “Are

here to get my injury evaluated.” Natalie stood

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

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