Natalie reached for Joyce's hands and patted them. She reassured Joyce that everything was okay and that she would resolve everything tomorrow.
“You have a plan?” Stanley's glasses glinted in the light.
Natalie nodded sightly. “That's right.”
“What's the plan?” Joyce asked, sparkling with curiosity.
A secretive smile curved on Natalie's face. “You'll know tomorrow morning.”
Seeing that she refused to spill it, Joyce shared a look with Stanley and didn't dwell on the topic anymore.
Time passed quickly. It was already noon.
Natalie invited the two to stay a bit longer. She planned to serve them lunch before letting them return to the hospital.
Joyce and Stanley had no objections to this, and they both nodded in agreement.
Afterward, Joyce accompanied Natalie to cook in the kitchen whilst Stanley stayed in the living room alone.
as if they scorched like sun rays into his eyes,
Kshhhhk!
and Joyce heard a glass-shattering noise that sounded like it came from the living room.
that?” Joyce questioned as she stared at the
know, but it
check,” Joyce stated. She wiped her wet hands on her apron before walking out of the
and went out
the kitchen, they saw Stanley lying on the ground. Around him were shards of various sizes that broke
given Natalie
was
you okay?” Joyce's expression changed to worry at the sight of him on the ground. She hurried
rushed to
they moved him back
at Natalie feeling embarrassed. “I'm sorry for
lying if she said it didn't upset her. After all, the roses were
is done. They're just
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