Angela’s full–body examination was completed. Although the report was pending, the doctor concluded that there were no major issues, aside from the visible slap mark on the face.
As a precaution, he suggested that Angela stay a night in the hospital.
After the doctor left, Jonathan sat by the bedside. He gazed at Angela like she was a child who had erred, and gently inquired, “Are you still in pain?”
The side of her face that had been struck was swollen, and Angela felt a burning sensation.
She shook her head, her voice soft as she answered, “It’s much better after I applied the prescribed medication. Now, it’s just a little uncomfortable.”
Tenderly, Jonathan stroked her head. “Then, rest well.”
As he rose to leave, she caught his sleeve and stopped him. He turned back, asking softly, “What’s the matter?”
Angela bit her lip, gazing up earnestly. “Are you upset?” She spoke slowly, perhaps to prevent worsening her injury.
Each word was uttered gently, yet they tugged at Jonathan’s heart. He settled back down, clasping her hand. “Yeah.”
“I’m sorry.” Angela lowered her gaze, her tone sincere. “I didn’t intend to cause trouble. I felt compelled to assist Sarah to prevent…”
Potential assault.
have turned a blind eye,
her rebirth, yet her
gaze was profound as he gently remarked, “I’m not upset because you helped others and
lack intelligence? Or
somewhat fearful. She had consumed a bit too much alcohol at the time, leading
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she assumed that being in a reputable club would mitigate any
his brow, before stating. “Cassie reached out to me
Angela knew why
His eyes held a hint of reproach. “As your husband, am I not someone you
can rely
of peril,
you
because she failed to seek his help? But they were only allies.
it would be acceptable, but
with her impulsive actions seemed
If he admitted it. he
petty.
as though she
his ailment. She mustn’t allow him to dwell
this mean I
forward. I’m thick–skin you, it’s challenging to shake me off. So, consider it
I’m stuck on
was clear and slightly jubilant as she gazed
receive an answer.
smile spread across Jonathan’s face, and he looked pleased. He wanted to reach out and pinch her face, but remembering her injury, he gently stroked her uninjured check instead. “Yes, you can rely
he added,
foolishly. She momentarily forgot about her injury, only remembering
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gentle smile. “A gentleman’s promise is not
turned to deal with the remaining matters. He had someone inform Jessica and
them, Sarah was the most seriously injured. The doctor advised her not to move, but she still came to thank Angela.
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