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Before Belinda could respond, Bethany interjected firmly, “It’s decided then! Don’t worry; I’ll make sure she protects her hand over the next few days.”

“Very well,” the doctor replied with a gentle smile.

As they walked out of the doctor’s office, Bethany turned to Belinda and said, “Come on, I’m going with you to your department to ensure you take leave tomorrow.”

Belinda gave a resigned smile, saying, “Fine, I’ll skip tomorrow’s surgery. I’ll ask the department’s deputy director to cover for me.”

Bethany gave an approving nod. “That’s the spirit. But words alone won’t cut it — I’m coming upstairs with you to make sure you hand over the case.”

Understanding Bethany’s concern for her, Belinda didn’t argue and simply agreed, “Okay, I’ll do as you say. But first, let’s head—” Her words were cut short by a frantic, raspy shout. “Belinda!”

Turning toward the voice, Belinda spotted Lucas rushing toward her, his expression etched with worry.

an embrace, holding her so tightly that it seemed he wanted to

he was very

around him in reassurance. Only then, enveloped in the comforting strength of his warm hold,

deep down, she had been

been facing ruthless robbers who wouldn’t

couldn’t comprehend where she had


each other close for several heartbeats, Belinda and Lucas remembered they were

makes every

a bench positioned on the quieter

with

bursting

CT scan just moments ago, and we’re still waiting for the results to determine if there’s any real damage. Either way, the

gazed intently at Belinda,

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