“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.

If she needs help,

“Thanks,” Tia said gratefully.

hesitated for

found 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 even arranged for someone to cover her duties. A peculiar, inexplicable emotion welled up within her at once, its source unknown and elusive. Absentmindedly, she stared at the spot where Stanley

main hall. Reaching the top of the stairs, he noticed

of unease came over him, prompting him to

too? It’s pretty late.”

“Were you

mischief in her tone, Stanley realized Nicole might have witnessed

shoot her a look of

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

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

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