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.

in his eyes was

wound on my shoulder,”

narrowed

top slightly down to reveal her

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

hit me for it. Actually, she tried to slap my face but I avoided it in time. Unfortunately, the impact fell

your injury, I think Susan was trying to

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

go and get it done.” Stanley

“But aren't you...”

manage by supporting myself against the

at him, she left the

took a number and waited outside the consultation

few minutes, two figures

walking in front saw Natalie, he stopped

the familiar voice, she looked up from her phone

he saw the number she was holding in

evaluated.” Natalie stood up and waved her hand as

“Only a criminal case involves an injury evaluation. Are you involved

or less.” Natalie

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