Chris was stunned. His instincts as a special forces soldier kicked in, keeping him on high alert as a stranger approached. Instinctively, he pulled Lena back.

The moment his gaze locked onto Zachary, the piercing intensity of their eye contact sent a jolt through Zachary's heart.

"May I know who this is?" Zachary asked.

Lena introduced them with a warm smile, "He's my boyfriend, sir. Chris, this is the man I ran into the other day."

Zachary spoke with a friendly smile before Chris could respond. "Your boyfriend is quite good-looking, miss. You two make a great couple."

Chris, ever the gentleman, inquired, "Can we help you, sir?"

Zachary hesitated for a moment before replying, "Oh... Young man, c-could you help me carry my bags upstairs?"

soldier trained in proper manners, Chris couldn't refuse a request from an elderly man. "Sure, sir. Where

trunk of a taxi nearby, which held only a

walk quickly. How about helping me take my bags upstairs first? My ward is on the 10th floor,

carrying the bags upstairs while Lena stayed behind to assist Zachary. She offered a kind reminder for

Lena, he couldn't

you checking into the hospital alone, sir?" Lena asked.

I have a daughter, but it's been years since we

pressed on,

my wife and I divorced a long time ago. Our daughter

was a terrible husband and father when I was younger. I neglected my family, breaking my wife and daughter's hearts. I deserve their rejection... But I genuinely regret it now. If I

him as

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