“Why?” Arissa felt bewildered and puzzled. He went to the office yesterday, so why isn't he going today?

Since her condition had improved greatly compared to the day before, Arissa said, “I'll be fine at the hospital. Grandaunt and Dad will probably accompany me later on. Don't worry about me, okay?”

He stared deeply into her eyes, seemingly with mixed emotions.

Since Benjamin remained silent, Arissa was unaware of the situation, assuming he was just concerned about her.

After sending the children to school, Ethen and Jack went to the office to pick up the documents and brought them to the hospital.

“Are you feeling better, Mrs. Graham?” It seemed as if Jack was even tanner now than when she last saw him.

Arissa was startled for a bit before she nodded. “Yes, I'm feeling better now. Why are you so tan all of a sudden?”

Grinning sheepishly, Jack scratched the back of his head and replied, “It is all due to the long training sessions under the sun.”

“Oh.” Arissa glanced at him and saw nothing but glistening, white teeth smiling at her.

Jack was then signaled aside by Benjamin, and he hurriedly informed Benjamin about the island's situation.

Meanwhile, Ethen sorted out the documents they had brought over from the office for Benjamin.

Since the ward had a desk, it became Benjamin's temporary work area for now.

Arissa was curious about the base as she listened to Jack's briefings to Benjamin, thinking that it would be a fun and interesting place.

“Do you guys train the whole day?” she asked Jack.

“More or less so.” Jack nodded, hesitant to say anything further.

Benjamin swept a glance at Arissa and said, “As soon as you recover, I'll take you on a tour around the island.”

Jack and Ethen widened their eyes in disbelief as they gazed at Benjamin. Looks like Boss trusts Mrs. Graham with all his heart now.

Feeling happy, Arissa laughed. “Sure!”

She hadn't been to the base before.

“Has Gavin been there before?”

“Yes, he has,” Benjamin responded before giving Jack instructions. “A strict selection process is mandatory. Our standards should never be lowered!”

“Yes, Mr. Graham!” Jack replied as he saluted.

“You can return to the office with Ethen.” Benjamin then dismissed them with a wave of his hand.

After quickly explaining the arrangement of the documents to Benjamin, Ethen left with Jack.

“You can watch some shows if you're feeling bored. However, just make sure you don't tire yourself out,” Benjamin said as he handed a tablet to her.

Arissa chuckled. “Won't I disturb you while you work?”

Benjamin ruffled her hair gently as he replied, “Not at all.”

Since he was supposed to accompany her, a little noise wouldn't bother him.

Arissa was touched by his reply. She picked a movie, turned the volume down, and began watching it.

It was only then that Benjamin went back to his work.

A while later, when Darius and Mary arrived at the ward, Benjamin was busy working while Arissa was watching a movie, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere.

Both Darius and Mary looked at each other and smiled.

Noticing the two of them in the ward, Arissa quickly invited them to sit down.

“Dad, Grandaunt, have you had breakfast yet?”

“Yes. Edwin brought us some breakfast this morning.”

Taking a seat beside the bed, Mary asked with a smile, “How are you feeling today?”

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