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."

must have been caught on a stone. That was really dangerous. Why isn't Ms. Clarice

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 I

still sweating and panting

bound in a wheelchair, he always managed to maintain

you shouldn't be going out alone. It's

these, I can't help but wish I were

shifted subtly at his words, but she quickly concealed it and cleared her throat. "Are

I'll be going up to see Carrie

you? I'm really worried about her." Grant pleaded, his eyes filled

brother. I don't mind." With that, Bella

she heard a coughing fit behind her, accompanied by the man's heavy

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