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.

be on

her disposal, Olivia allowed him to depart. During his visit, he had received three calls from the Harper family, all imploring him to make haste. Upon leaving the Stone residence, he made a beeline for

in a state of distress, perspiration dotting her forehead, her lips nearly blanched from anxiety. She repeatedly inquired

to unravel completely. However, given the state of her fingers, promising a full recovery was a daunting proposition. "Miss Fair, I cannot

who had been staunchly holding back her tears, finally succumbed

solace, but instead heard Selena say, "Shelley, I wish to rest for a while. You may

remain by Selena's side for another

uncertainty, her

in strode Baxter

hastily brushed away her tears, her heart pounding

number before settling down beside her. He reached out, taking her injured hand into his own for a closer examination.

barely a whisper, her voice raspy

you be able to accept the amputation

bedsheets tightly. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, her sobs trapped in

to treat this again. The

preliminary examination and applied a temporary treatment. However, as time passed, the finger had swelled, making a

gave a small nod, leaning back against her pillow

could have been. If the skin and soft tissues had been completely damaged, amputation would have been the only option. Your phalanx is still intact, though the skin is tender and the finger misaligned," he explained,

beaded on Selena's forehead, trickling down her face. Baxter Barnes noted her

twenty minutes, after which