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.

the calm in his eyes

shoulder,” Natalie replied with

narrowed

and pulled her top

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

tried to slap my face but I avoided it in

your injury, I think Susan was trying to

to be arrested. Therefore, other than picking the children up,

should quickly go and get it done.”

“But aren't you...”

fine. I'll manage by supporting myself against the wall. So,

she left

and waited outside

a few minutes, two figures in white coats

was walking in front saw Natalie, he stopped

she looked up

was holding in her hand,

evaluated.” Natalie stood up and waved her hand as

evaluation?” Jackson raised his voice. “Only a criminal case involves an injury evaluation. Are you

or less.” Natalie felt

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