“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.

Mrs. Wallace. If she needs help, I’ll provide it for her,” he

“Thanks,” Tia said gratefully.

glance at Tia, hesitated for a moment, then

it surprising that Stanley had made 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 rest, and

hall. Reaching the top of the stairs, he noticed Nicole standing in the hallway with a glint of amusement in her

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

too? It’s pretty late.”

teased, “Were you out for

her tone, Stanley realized Nicole might have

shoot her a look of annoyance.

said, her gaze becoming more serious. ‘Sometimes they seem

pausing for a brief moment, Stanley replied, “I don’t have… particular feelings

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