Both the children were sleeping soundly on the sofa, covered in a blanket.

Natalie couldn't help but smile before looking toward the hospital bed. “Stanley.”

“Nat, you're here.” Stanley put down his book and smiled gently at Natalie.

Natalie grunted in acknowledgment, before closing the door gently. “Where's Joyce?”

Stanley's smile faded a little. “Something urgent happened at home, so her parents wanted her to go back.”

“I see.” Natalie nodded as she sat beside the bed.

Recovering his smile, Stanley remarked, “Congratulations on winning the competition, Nat.”

“Thank you.” Natalie tousled her hair.

Stanley put his book by the bed. “I suddenly have the urge to go. Nat, can you help me to the bathroom?”

“Of course!” Natalie replied as she helped him up.

The moment his legs touched the ground, Stanley placed his hand on Natalie's shoulder, causing her to suddenly yelp in pain.

eyes was suddenly replaced by

my shoulder,” Natalie replied

narrowed

didn't decline and pulled her top slightly down to reveal

expression darkened when he saw Natalie's swollen shoulder. “Who

she tried to slap my face but I avoided it in time. Unfortunately, the impact fell on

your injury, I think Susan was trying to disfigure you with her slap,” Stanley

to be arrested. Therefore, other than picking the children up, I need to get an injury evaluation report to file my case against

and get it

“But aren't you...”

I'll manage by supporting myself against the wall. So, don't worry.”

After nodding at him, she left the ward and headed for the surgery

and waited outside the consultation

two figures in white coats walked

baby-faced man who was walking in front saw Natalie, he stopped in front

the familiar voice, she looked

nodded. When he saw the number she was holding in her hand, he furrowed his eyebrows and asked,

my injury evaluated.” Natalie stood up and waved her hand as she

“Only a criminal case involves

or less.” Natalie felt embarrassed about

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