Chapter 966:

Catherine’s injury was minor, but her knee had scraped against the ground, embedding small pebbles into the wound.

As the doctor irrigated the wound with saline, Catherine winced in pain.

After cleaning the wound, the doctor prescribed an ointment to prevent infection.

Leaving the examination room, Catherine said to Belinda, “Thank you for being here with me, but I’m fine now. You’re still on duty, so you should return to your department.”

“No need to thank me,” Belinda said, helping Catherine to a nearby chair.

The friend who had come with Catherine had left on an errand, leaving Catherine alone with Belinda.

Catherine turned to Belinda. “Belinda, can I ask you for a favor?”

Belinda offered an awkward smile. “Don’t tell me you want me to keep your injury a secret from Johnson.”

what I want to ask of you.” Catherine

faint smile. “Well, you’re a bit late with that request. Johnson… he…” She gestured

Catherine froze.

turned

tales

out of breath and looking worried, Catherine

Johnson said quickly, crouching to inspect Catherine’s

wound was already covered

evident on Johnson’s

Catherine said, gently pulling her

Try to keep her off her feet as much as possible, make sure the wound stays dry, and she

effortlessly lifted

and instinctively clung to his

tensed slightly. “Johnson, I can

gaze with concern. “Didn’t the doctor advise against

found herself without

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