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

to depart. During his visit, he had received three calls from the Harper family, all imploring him to make haste. Upon

dotting her forehead, her lips

unravel completely. However, given the state of

staunchly holding back

to offer words of solace, but instead heard Selena say, "Shelley, I wish to rest for a while.

by Selena's side for another half

uncertainty, her tears cascading down her cheeks with

more, and in strode Baxter Barnes, his white coat a stark

tears, her

hand, verified the bed number before settling down beside her. He reached out, taking her injured hand into his own for a closer examination. "What happened?"

response was barely a whisper, her voice raspy

her gaze, his expression unreadable. "Would you be able to accept the

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

The soft tissue is

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

leaning back against her pillow

it could have been. If the skin and soft tissues had been completely damaged, amputation would have been the only option. Your phalanx

Barnes noted

subsequent treatment took a full twenty minutes, after which the wound was carefully