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.

could have turned a blind eye, witnessing the situation compelled

her rebirth, yet her innate

as he gently remarked, “I’m not upset because you

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

a bit too much alcohol at the time,

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assumed that being in a reputable club would mitigate

his head once more, a slight furrow in his brow,

knew why Jonathan

“As your husband, am I not someone you

can rely

times of peril, so why

aback, she asked, “Are you upset because of

seek his

be acceptable, but burdening Jonathan,

actions

uneasy. If he admitted

petty.

demeanor, Angela felt as though she had

his ailment. She mustn’t allow

as a patient–she blurted, “Jonathan, does this mean I can

moving forward. I’m thick–skin you, it’s challenging to shake me off. So,

I’m stuck on

slightly jubilant as she gazed

receive an answer.

He wanted to reach out and pinch her face, but remembering

added, “For

momentarily forgot about her injury, only

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gave Jonathan a gentle smile. “A gentleman’s promise is

deal with the remaining matters. He had

most seriously injured. The doctor advised her not to move, but she still came

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