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.
a blind eye, witnessing the situation compelled her to
self–preservation was key after her rebirth, yet
gently remarked, “I’m not upset because you helped
eyes, puzzled. “Then… is it because I lack intelligence? Or that I couldn’t defend myself but acted
She had consumed a bit too much alcohol at the
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in a reputable club would mitigate any potential issues, never anticipating
in his brow, before stating.
Angela knew why
eyes held a hint of reproach. “As your husband,
you can rely
times of peril, so why
you upset
failed to seek his help?
it were another matter, it would be acceptable, but burdening Jonathan, who was
her impulsive actions seemed unjustifiable.
uneasy. If
petty.
demeanor, Angela felt as though she had stumbled upon a revelation.
mustn’t allow him to dwell on it.
“Jonathan, does this mean I can
moving forward. I’m thick–skin you,
I’m stuck on
clear and slightly jubilant as she gazed intently at him, determined
receive an answer.
Jonathan’s face, and he looked pleased. He wanted to reach out and pinch her face, but remembering her injury, he gently
he added, “For
about her injury, only remembering when
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gentleman’s promise is not to be
remaining matters. He had someone inform Jessica and the others, and they
The doctor advised her not to move, but she still came to thank Angela.
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