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...”

Joyce picked up her bag,

stopped by Stanley, “Nat, leave her alone. Let her go because it's better

Connor aside and let him play by himself. She looked

the three of them, Joyce and Stanley had been friends the longest but she did not know how long they had

five years ago. At that time, Stanley's attitude towards Joyce was not so cold. It only became like this three years ago. So what actually

eyes as his glasses reflected light so she could

moments, he smiled plainly. “Nat, this is between the Rivers and the Quinns, so it's better you do not

eyes widened in

was just

was better for her not to pry as it involved their families which was

I understand.”

“By the way, Nat, I heard Joyce say that Mr. Shane handled the investigation to my

when she

he squinted. “Did Mr. Shane mention anything? Did he talk about

the brakes failed which caused the car accident. Didn't Joyce tell you this?” Natalie tilted her head in

she really didn't know, and opened his eyes. “No,

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