Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 517 Raymond Really Cares for Her

Touched, Olivia found herself gazing at Raymond, a belief blooming within her that she still occupied a corner of his heart. "Raymond, you truly do care for me," she murmured.

Raymond, ensconced on the couch, offered no response to her heartfelt declaration.

As Dr. Barnes concluded his examination of her finger, Olivia proffered her other hand just as he was preparing to take his leave.

"Dr. Barnes, this hand feels somewhat peculiar as well," she said.

It was evident, even to the most obtuse observer, that Olivia was contriving reasons to prolong his stay. But to what end?

Dr. Barnes' gaze strayed involuntarily towards Raymond, who appeared lost in thought and failed to return the look. The previous night, Alex had insinuated that Raymond was entangled in a romantic liaison with another. Yet, Raymond's tolerance of Olivia's theatrics suggested a lingering affection for her. Perhaps Alex's tales were mere fabrications. Unperturbed by the additional task, Dr. Barnes meticulously examined her other hand before offering her a smile.

"Miss Stone, may I take my leave now?" he asked.

All things considered, his visit had extended by a good forty minutes. Olivia responded with a slight smile.

"Dinner is prepared, Dr. Barnes. Would you care to join us?"

Dr. Barnes declined her invitation with a shake of his head, casting a glance at his wristwatch.

I must be on my

at her disposal, Olivia allowed him to depart. During his visit, he had received three

in a state of distress, perspiration dotting her forehead, her lips nearly blanched

state of her fingers, promising a full recovery was a daunting proposition. "Miss

back her

but instead heard Selena

was left speechless, opting to remain by Selena's side for

over the doctor's words of uncertainty, her tears cascading down her cheeks with renewed

door swung open once more, and in strode Baxter

hastily brushed away her tears, her heart pounding in

the bed number before settling down beside her. He reached out, taking her injured hand into his own

voice raspy from crying,

be

his words, her other hand clenching the bedsheets tightly. Her chest rose and fell rapidly,

the worst-case scenario. Allow me to treat this again. The soft tissue is relatively unscathed. If you're careful during the recovery, there shouldn't be any lasting damage. However,

conducted a preliminary examination and applied a temporary treatment. However, as

nod, leaning back against her

have been the only option. Your phalanx is still intact, though the skin is tender and the finger misaligned," he explained,

her face. Baxter Barnes noted her silence, a

treatment took a full twenty minutes, after which the wound