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

understood that self–preservation was key after her rebirth, yet her innate kindness

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

“Then… is it because I lack intelligence? Or

a bit too

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Yes, Rely

I

assumed that being in a reputable club would mitigate any potential issues, never anticipating Howard’s

his brow, before stating. “Cassie

knew why Jonathan showed

hint of reproach. “As your husband,

can rely

of peril, so why

asked, “Are you upset because of this?”

failed to seek his

were another matter, it would be acceptable, but

with important affairs, with her impulsive actions seemed unjustifiable. He

uneasy. If he

petty.

demeanor, Angela felt as though she had stumbled upon a

ailment. She mustn’t allow him to dwell

“Jonathan, does this mean I can depend

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

I’m stuck on

as she gazed intently at

receive an answer.

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

he added,

her injury, only

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gentleman’s promise is not to be broken?

Jonathan turned to deal with the remaining matters. He had

her not to move, but she still

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