Connor knew Grant had just been rushed to the nearby community hospital. Once he got there, he headed straight for the emergency department to get some information. "Are you talking about the guy with his back full of glass shards?" the nurse asked. "He's already left."

The two nurses were clearly impressed by Grant and were still chatting about him enthusiastically.

"His back was covered in glass shards, some of them lodged really deep, but he didn't make a peep or even wince while they cleaned him up."

"Dr. Thompson suggested he stay for observation, but he waved it off like it was nothing. Just slapped on some antiseptic, got bandaged up, and walked out. Tough guy."

"I saw his wife looking so worried, almost in tears. Heard it was a lamp that fell, and he got hurt saving her."

a good man. Honestly, who throws themselves into

it's not just him. Have you seen his wife? She's absolutely stunning.

gossip, Connor's mood darkened. It felt like a weight was pressing down on his chest, making it hard to breathe. He

having a bowl of noodles with a friend. I'll send you my location. Pick

Connor right away. It wasn't the name of any noodle joint he recognized. Checking the

straight over and

bustling little spot with a few small tables and chairs scattered around. Most of the clientele were students from the nearby university, and nearly every table

in. Chloe wasn't really hungry, having

took a poached egg from her bowl and placed it into his. "I'm not hungry, you eat," she said, eyes full of concern. "You've lost a lot of

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