Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

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 act.

was key after her rebirth, yet her

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

is it because I lack intelligence? Or that I couldn’t

had consumed a bit too much alcohol at the time, leading to her

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Yes, Rely

I

mitigate any potential

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

knew why Jonathan showed up.

reproach. “As

you can rely

times of peril,

she asked, “Are you

because she failed to seek his

it would be acceptable, but burdening Jonathan, who was

affairs, with her impulsive actions seemed

If he admitted it. he would seem

petty.

felt as though she had stumbled upon

mustn’t allow him to dwell

advantage of her status as a patient–she blurted, “Jonathan, does this mean I can depend on you in the future?

moving forward. I’m thick–skin you,

I’m stuck on

as she gazed intently at

receive an answer.

pinch her face, but remembering her injury, he gently stroked her uninjured check instead. “Yes, you can rely on me.”

added, “For

her injury, only remembering when she moved and felt

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

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

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