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."

wasn’t much different. Noah only

use of it,"

rest," he instructed, ready to

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,

through everything the doctor said, having nothing to do, Natalie preferred to rest. Late in the night, she stirred up in her sleep, only to feel

with his back resting on the backrest and head tilted a little up at the back support. Sleeping in such an

back?

was really there for her in this lonely hospital room, unlike her experiences

the middle of the night, scared and utterly alone, with no one by her side. The

in the hospital. If not for visiting her grandpa,

who had dozed off on the couch, she felt gratitude mixed with something unfamiliar. It’s cold these days. I should cover him with

grabbed an extra sheet placed at the foot of the 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

as she crossed the short distance to the couch. ’Just a few steps, but it feels like I’ve

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

the aura of nobility and strength that surrounded him didn’t diminish. His features were softened by the peace of slumber,

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

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