"Isn't this exactly what you wanted?" she muttered, her voice lifeless, her head buzzing.

Casper glanced at the wound on his hand, a mix of irritation and anger flashing in his eyes. "Go get the first-aid kit," he barked. Eliza stood still, unresponsive.

"Are you deaf? Go!" he shouted, his voice sharper.

Eliza froze for a moment before turning to fetch the kit. She placed it in front of Casper.

He looked up, frustration in his gaze. "You expect me to handle this myself? How am I supposed to manage that?"

"I'll do it," she replied softly.

She took out the alcohol, cleaned the blood from his palm, applied antiseptic, sprinkled healing powder, and wrapped it all up with gauze, securing it with a neat knot. Her movements were smooth and gentle as if she'd done this a thousand times.

"All done," she said.

"Useless at most things, but pretty handy with this," he sneered.

was

did you stop me? Isn't that the outcome you wanted?" she

a half-smile, his eyes mocking. "Did you really

didn't want to traumatize

police station for now, but Eliza, I'm going to find out whether

a proper investigation, the truth would come out. But

you can

up, puzzled. "Make amends?

me for a social event

to go, and remained

her. "We're going to Daniel's place in the south of the city. His wife loves playing the harp. You two

to force herself into something

scoffed. "Eliza, what

negotiate with me? If you want your mother's clinical trial to stop and for Robin

felt her temper

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