lan thought, 'Did the almighty Ralph just claim that he isn't as good as Bella when it comes to throwing knives? Damn, Bella is truly a beautiful monster!'

At the Thompson Hospital, Bella and Justin quickly rushed over after hearing the news and took care of everything.

Rachel had made it through the critical phase thanks to the timely treatment and was moved to a general ward.

Apart from some bruising on his face and a broken left arm, lan was mostly unscathed. He stayed in the room next door to Rachel's.

However, lan did not plan on staying put. Once his bones were reattached, he quickly went to check on Rachel's condition.

The situation at the hospital was left in the care of Bella and Justin, while Ralph rushed back to the police station to handle the dangerous criminal who attempted to murder a witness.

At this moment, Dr. Cartman came by to personally conduct an examination on Rachel.

put his arm around Bella's waist, holding her gently as he reassured her softly. "Bella,

I was thinking about getting Ralph to speak to Rachel's

they had considered were merely theoretical,

those scenarios could have resulted in the death of an innocent girl or the

outcomes would have left them with deep remorse and anguish for

in his heart as he pulled her into his arms. He whispered comforting words and stroked her back, just wanting to ease her pain and self-blame without

Mead and I are both fine. Please... Please don't cry! Your tears make

have done better. I

her." Bella tried hard to hold back her feelings, but a tear still rolled down her radiant face. "I made it easy for the bad guys to take advantage. I

am I, an idiot?" Justin said affectionately as he rested

"You're

giggled through

head, a wide smile

had a way to cheer

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