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Suddenly, it hit me. "Oh right, how's your wound healing? I've been so caught up with Ramona's illness that I haven't had a chance to check on you." I felt a bit guilty about it. He got hurt because of me, and I hadn't even visited him.

"It's just a scratch, no big deal."

Mark, perhaps worried I'd blame myself, played it down. "Should be almost healed soon. Ramona's condition is what really matters. How is she doing?"

I looked a bit down as I replied, "We've managed to delay the poisoning for now, but I'm not sure if we can find the antidote in time."

"Antidote?" Mark seemed surprised. "Wasn't the antidote with Kane last time? With Gregory's skills, he should be able to handle him, right?"

"Hey, did you come to the hospital for a bandage change, or did you specifically come to check on Jane?"

Christine, with a laugh, changed the subject, teasing, "Speaking of which, Jane's really lucky. Despite everything that's happened, she's got Gregory, such a great fiancé, and two amazing friends like us. I'm almost jealous!"

I could read between the lines.

Not to mention someone as thoughtful as Mark, who was just trying to smooth things over, got his arm gently tugged by Christine.

I knew she wasn't just looking out for me, but for Mark too, so I stayed quiet.

Mark chuckled and openly said, "Both. Changing the bandage is doctor's orders, and caring for Jane is a friend's duty."

"Thanks, Mark."

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