“I really don’t need to go to the hospital,” Tia protested when she heard the mention of the hospital.

She believed her injury was just a minor one.

“If you don’t want to go to the hospital, rest up,” Stanley said, his voice firmer than usual.

Tia hesitated, swallowed, and after a moment, she said,” Alright, I get it.”

She thought she could agree now and do whatever she wanted tomorrow when nobody was around to look.

Stanley gave her a knowing look, but opted not to confront her about it. “Alright. Rest up for now.”

“I…” Tia began to rise, but stopped short when Stanley interrupted her.

check on Mrs. Wallace. If she needs help, I’ll provide

“Thanks,” Tia said gratefully.

brief glance at Tia, hesitated for a moment, then

it a point to check on her over such a minor injury. Not only had he inquired about the injury; he had personally applied the ointment on her leg, told her to

way back to the main hall. Reaching the top of the stairs, he noticed Nicole standing in

hint of unease came over him, prompting him to ask,” Aren’t you in

still awake too? It’s pretty late.” Nicole playfully

teased, “Were you

tone, Stanley realized Nicole

to shoot her a look of annoyance. “If you’ve

becoming more serious. ‘Sometimes they seem so close, and at

brief moment, Stanley replied, “I don’t have… particular

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