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.

eye, witnessing the situation compelled her to

was key after her rebirth, yet her innate

not upset because you helped others

her eyes, puzzled. “Then… is it because I lack intelligence? Or that I couldn’t defend myself but acted

a bit too much

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Rely On

I

mitigate

a slight furrow in his brow, before

knew why Jonathan showed up.

held a hint of reproach. “As your husband, am I

you can rely on?”

sought his aid in times of peril, so why didn’t Angela?

“Are you upset

upset because she failed to seek his help?

would be acceptable, but burdening

affairs, with her impulsive actions

uneasy. If he admitted it.

petty.

his demeanor, Angela felt as though she had

ailment. She mustn’t allow him to dwell on it.

a patient–she blurted, “Jonathan, does this mean I can depend on you

you agree, don’t find it bothersome moving forward. I’m thick–skin you, it’s challenging

I’m stuck on

clear and slightly jubilant as she gazed

receive an answer.

pleased. He wanted to reach out and pinch her face, but remembering her injury, he

he added, “For anything.”

foolishly. She momentarily forgot about her injury, only remembering when she

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Jonathan a gentle smile. “A gentleman’s promise is not to be

agreement, Jonathan turned to deal with the remaining matters. He had someone inform Jessica and the others, and they hurried

The doctor advised her not to move, but she still

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