What were you thinking, going against an armed person with your bare fists?”

Laney shivered ever so slightly under Frank’s scolding. It wasn’t like he was roaring at her in fury; if anything, he sounded frustrating. But the look of reproach and disappointment in his eyes were somehow more ominous than outright anger.

There was a quality to his gaze that made people feel vulnerable, as though he had the power to read their thoughts. Like a petulant child who had been caught red-handed, Laney ducked her head.

“It was getting dangerous,” she insisted.

“Garrett was about to get seriously hurt. I couldn’t just stand by and do nothing. I may be small and injured, but I’m certainly a better fighter compared to a young master who’s been sheltered all his life.”

She didn’t hold back on her words at all.

Garrett winced and ran a hand over his face, confused yet again on whether he should laugh or cry. He was learning quickly that he was no match for this tiny woman, especially when it came to clever banter.

At least in this regard, he was willing to concede to Laney. Besides, she was indeed, like she said, a better fighter.

He glanced down at Laney, noting how pale she was. Garrett reached out and patted the other man’s shoulder.

“What happened, happened, Frank. It’s all in the past now. Just deal with her wound instead of berating her about the incident.”

Frank heaved a long sigh and began to stitch Laney’s wound. Contrary to her claims, it was actually quite serious. If she had foregone treatment and continued her careless ways, this would become another lasting mark on her skin.

seen a woman with

then, you’re

against the pillows with a sullen expression,

turned to Frank and said, “Use the best

swatted Garrett’s hand

too expensive. I’m fine with the ordinary

pay for it,” Garrett countered in a voice that brooked no

said, rolling her eyes at him. Garrett didn’t take the bait. Instead, he drew

scar will always be

thread from the last stitch, Laney made to leave the bed. Garrett’s hand quickly shot out

honestly think of yourself as a superhero or something?” He pushed her back on the bed and pulled the covers over her

for a bit. Just because you’re all sewn up doesn’t mean

dealt with your ex-girlfriend yet. I need to go to the police station.” Laney tried

it.” This feisty little wornan seemed to have a penchant for worrying the people around her. He couldn’t help but wonder if she was doing

soon, a couple of officers came to the hospital to take a statement. They were also informed that Garrett’s ex-girlfriend had already been

quiet after

falling slowly from above. It looked like it was going to snow

from the window and looked at Laney. He stared at her delicate profile, and was pleasantly surprised

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