Chapter 31: Intimately Close

The doctor then moved to check her ankle, concern evident in his expression. "It’s badly swollen," he commented, looking at Justin. "We’ll need to take an X-ray to ensure there’s nothing more serious."

Justin offered a nod as the doctor and nurse left the room. Natalie, still processing everything, asked, "It must be my sister, isn’t it?"

Justin hummed in agreement. " Those were her fans. According to a statement given to the police, they were angry at you for hurting their idol. Rest of it you can imagine yourself if they did it on their own or were instigated."

"Hmm, they must be minors too, thinking they can get away with it without any real punishment," Natalie speculated.

"But we filed a report claiming they had the intent to murder, so they won’t escape on the excuse of being just ’crazy fans,’" Justin informed her.

"Good," she replied, meeting his eyes with a knowing look. "You’re intentionally making me stay here, aren’t you?"

"If they’ve gone to such lengths to harm you, you’d better not disappoint them," Justin remarked, his eyes revealing that he had a plan.

Natalie’s thoughts shifted, and she asked, "The video I received about the incident in the hospital with my sister—did you send it?"

He shook his head. "Noah did."

softly. It wasn’t much different. Noah only acted

use of

and rest,"

Justin walked out of the room, Natalie’s thoughts lingered on him. ’Why is he so invested in helping me?Is it just about finding Aiden Handrix, or

to do, Natalie preferred to rest. Late in

and saw Justin sitting on the couch, with his back resting on the backrest and head tilted a

back? To keep me

really there for her in this lonely hospital room, unlike her experiences in the past when the loneliness in the hospital room made

hospitalised for the days. Young Natalie would wake up in the middle of the night, scared and utterly alone, with no one by her side. The loneliness had

to be in the hospital. If not for visiting her grandpa, she would never step

couch, she felt gratitude mixed with something unfamiliar.

bed and quietly slipped out of bed, mindful not to put too much weight on her injured foot. She moved slowly, making sure not to make any noise that might

to the couch. ’Just a

to Justin and unfolded the sheet in her hand. ’He seems to be in

in sleep, the aura of nobility and strength that surrounded him didn’t diminish. His features were softened by the peace of slumber, a stark contrast to the cold and

highlighting his sharp features, radiant skin. He looked almost ethereal, so peacefully handsome that it

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