Chapter 80

Axel stood behind the door he had just shut, his hand slowly reaching up to touch the injury on his neck. His other hand instinctively went to his chest, feeling the erratic beat of his heart. The rhythmic thud echoed in his ears, and he couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling that lingered from the unexpected closeness with Jasmine.

“Why is my heart beating so hard?” he wondered aloud, the question hanging in the silence of his closed apartment.

While overseeing the renovations at the hospital earlier, the chaotic rearrangement of equipment inadvertently led to an unfortunate incident. Amidst the rearrangement, a ladder had been shifted, and its movement had accidentally scratched Axel’s neck. Engrossed in the hospital matters, he hadn’t even noticed the minor injury until Jasmine pointed it out just moments ago.

After ensuring Ethan’s safe arrival home, Axel left for his own residence pulling into the driveway.

While driving into the apartment complex’s parking lot, Axel noticed a figure seated near the entrance which he subtly ignored.

Parking his car, he headed toward the connecting elevators.

However, his attempt to continue uninterrupted was thwarted when a voice called out to him.

“Wait.”

Turning around, Axel saw the same girl from that morning approaching him. He had paused briefly, responding to a phone call before exiting the elevator and walking towards his home. An undeniable sense of discomfort and irritation crept over him at the sight of her.

With a sigh, he hung up the phone, and as she stood in front of him, Axel’s expression remained a mix of questioning and suspicion. He instinctively took a step back, creating a subtle distance between them. The girl seemed momentarily tongue–tied, her gaze fixed on him. The question lingered in Axel’s mind: What could she possibly want now?

The lady’s voice trembled as she attempted to apologize. “I just wanted to apologize for what happened earlier and last night,” she began. However, her words were cut short by a sharp intake of breath. Her eyes widened, and horror overtook her features.

“Did I do this?” she cried, her hands flying to cover her mouth, she looked genuinely horrified.

“I’m so sorry,” she expressed with a mixture of guilt and concern.

Axel, momentarily puzzled by her sudden actions, allowed his hand to hover over his neck, discovering the bloodied injury. A sigh escaped him as he recalled the incident at the hospital, realizing the extent of the injury. What he initially thought was a mere scratch turned out to be more severe.

Jasmine, visibly distressed, continued to blame herself and explain the events of that morning.

Axel stated passively,

were unnecessary.

the discussion was evident; he simply wanted

feeling exasperated, she still unconvinced. He sighed, realizing

ago; you think an injury like that

to work without taking care

definitely wasn’t

“Oh. She stated.

I can help treat you” She suddenly offered, waving her plastic bag in front of him. The pharmacy packaging indicated she had purchased something

caused,” he repeated, believing she hadn’t

his house. Nevertheless, Jasmine ran to block his way, surprising him by extending her arms. seemingly determined to provide assistance. The persistence

a mix of frustration and confusion. “Stop, he uttered, trying to convey his desire for her to cease her attempts. Despite his larger frame against her smaller one, she persistently stood in

you, several times,” she said, her face flushing with embarrassment. Axel’s patience. was wearing thin. This wasn’t one of the injuries you

be able to take care of it yourself,” she

pleaded gazing up

her

not with those eyes.

door, allowing

The first visit was unimpressive, and the second ended in disaster. He couldn’t help but think, “Let’s

entertained visitors,he didn’t like people in his space. But she was entering

provided a suitable surface for Jasmine to apply the treatment without obstructions. He opted to keep one sleeve on, a small attempt to maintain a semblance of decency while

exasperated, she still

you think an injury

work without taking care of his injuries? He

wasn’t thinking, he

“Oh. She stated.

waving her plastic bag in front of him. The pharmacy packaging

believing

he stated firmly, attempting to move past her and enter his house. Nevertheless, Jasmine ran to block his way, surprising him by extending her

but feel a mix of frustration and confusion. “Stop,” he uttered, trying to convey his desire for her to cease her attempts. Despite his larger frame against her smaller one, she persistently stood in his

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