"No. Not yet."

Grant took a sip of tea. His gaze was dark and deep. It was like a hidden current in a deep abyss. "I think... Justin should be waking up soon. He has Ms. Thompson by his side, along with capable friends. This disaster may not be as unavoidable as I initially thought."

Clarice leaned in, lowering her voice. "So, you're suggesting that we..."

"I've heard that Ms. Thompson has a rather skilled brother-in-law, a specialist in neurology?"

Clarice blinked in surprise. "Are you referring to Arnold, the youngest son of the Larson family?"

Grant lowered his gaze and continued sipping his tea, his voice cold and detached. "That man cannot remain in Ms. Thompson's team, nor should he stay by my brother's side."

Grant's words piqued Jace's interest immediately. "Do you need me to take action against him?"

"We don't always have to kill someone to remove them."

Grant toyed with the teacup with his fingertips. A faint smile played on his lips. "Breaking his spirit will be just as effective."

secretly sent him to

family could visit Justin

wait outside the

the weather grew

up at the hospital, watching the windows glow softly in the night. She had no idea behind which one Justin lay peacefully

into her hands, which suffered from frostbite. Her cheeks and the tips of her ears tinged red

been standing out here for hours!" Steven handed her a steaming cup of coffee, his eyes

used to do the same thing. He used to wait outside my house for me, time and time

with unshed tears, her smile bittersweet. "This time, it's my turn

to comfort her. Words felt hollow,

she wanted

since she could not see him, all she could do was wait.net agonizing,

Justin faced while pursuing her were now repeating in

she really destined to endure the

too

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