Suddenly, a blur passed in front of him, and he felt a warm hand supporting his back, one hand gripping his arm.

"Careful!"

Grant looked up in surprise, meeting a pair of clear, bright eyes. He felt his heart skip a beat.

Bella mustered her strength and wheeled him back onto level ground. As she leaned over him, a few strands of her hair brushed against his face.

Grant clenched his jaw and smiled wryly. "I really have to thank you, Ms. Thompson. If not for you, I would be staying here tonight too."

"It's nothing. I did what anyone would do."

eyes, nudging a pebble away with her toe. "Your wheel must have been caught on a stone. That was

visit my sister before leaving. I was just in the café next to the hospital, buying coffee for the doctors and nurses taking care of my sister. Clarice stepped into the supermarket nearby, so I was just waiting by myself. That's when I got a call from Paul. I rushed over alone because

was still sweating

in a wheelchair, he always managed to maintain a dignified posture.

her brother, you're concerned about Carrie. But given your condition, you shouldn't be going out alone. It's too risky."

times like these, I can't help but wish

quickly concealed it and cleared her throat.

up

go with you? I'm really worried about her." Grant pleaded, his

I don't mind." With that, Bella turned and walked

accompanied by the

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