"But when you love someone, don't you want to be with them?" Maggie asked.

She was determined to be with James at any cost.

Michael had once thought the same way, but now he remembered what Asher had said. Love wasn't just about possession. It was about wanting the other person to be happy. He understood that now.

Maggie looked at his calm demeanor, feeling disheartened. She had hoped Michael would help her, but now he had refused.

As she was about to return to her seat to wait for Chloe and James to finish their talk, Michael said, "But we could still work together on something else."

At that moment, Vicky and Asher stepped out of the elevator and, after asking a nurse, arrived at James' room.

They were surprised to see Michael and Maggie by the door.

"Michael? You're really here!" Asher exclaimed.

He immediately realized that Chloe must be inside.

He pulled Vicky back, trying to keep her from acting impulsively.

then turned his gaze to

might she

enough

out, Maggie and Vicky's

intuition could

calmly. "I'm a friend of

like he was in a dramatic

he quickly pushed that thought aside

at Maggie's outstretched hand and said, "I want to

quickly pulled her back. "James might still be resting.

at Michael, signaling him to go inside and bring

a conversation with James. Standing next to his bed, she said, "You need to take it easy. I've never seen anyone expect to get out of bed the day

not that delicate. And honestly, who cares if I'm in the hospital or

no one

a disapproving glance. She couldn't believe how little James

echoed, clearly interested in

hesitated. "Ms. Xander and

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