Within half an half, she arrived at the hospital.

Holding Connor, Natalie entered and called out, “Stanley!”

“Nat, you're here.” Stanley was sipping water through a straw. When he heard her voice, he struggled to look up and gave her a weak smile.

Natalie hummed in reply, walked over to him, and put Connor down. Then, she observed Stanley with concern. “How are you feeling?”

Connor looked at him as well.

Stanley shook his head, smiling bitterly. “Not too good. Now, I finally understand how patients feel when they lie in bed unable to move an inch.”

Joyce put the cup of water aside. “Stanley, don't move too much lest you put a strain on the wounds.”

“No.” Stanley replied faintly. His attitude towards her and the attitude towards Natalie were completely two extremes.

Joyce's countenance froze for a moment. The expression in her eyes sank and she kept quiet.

Observing this situation, Natalie felt apologetic. Her lips moved. “As a matter of fact...”

You chat with him while I go out and buy something.” After speaking, Joyce picked up her bag, lowered her head to hide

Stanley, “Nat, leave her alone. Let her go

Stanley?” Natalie pulled Connor aside and let him play by himself. She looked at Stanley oddly,

them, Joyce and Stanley had been friends the longest but

Stanley's attitude towards Joyce was not so cold.

as his glasses reflected light so she could not see his expression on hearing

this is between the Rivers

eyes widened

thought that it was just between Joyce

was better for her not to pry as it involved their

I understand.” Natalie

his eyes, “By the way, Nat, I heard Joyce say

startled when she heard him

Mr. Shane mention anything? Did he talk

was said that the driver was drunk and the brakes failed which caused the car accident. Didn't Joyce tell you this?” Natalie tilted her

that she really didn't know, and opened his eyes. “No, maybe Joyce has

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