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."

her toe. "Your wheel must have been caught

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

was still sweating and

only ever seen the eldest Salvador impeccably composed. Even bound in a wheelchair, he always managed to maintain a dignified posture. She had never seen him look this ruffled

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

showed a resigned smile. "At times like these, I can't help but wish I were healthy. If so, I wouldn't

subtly at his words, but she quickly concealed it and cleared her

up to see

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

you're her brother. I don't mind."

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

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