Chapter 1140

"Airbag deployed!"

"Got it!"

A flashlight was grabbed, and his eyelids were pulled back. "Order a CT scan! Check for any brain bleeding!"

"On it!"

"Where's the family? We need to talk!"

"...

The emergency room was a whirlwind of activity.

Galen stood to the side, watching, unable to tear his eyes away.

The first time they met was at the airport, and from that initial glance, he was captivated by her intellectual aura.

Objectively speaking, Joyce wasn't the most beautiful girl he knew, but her bookish charm was absolutely unique.

Especially now, as she fought to save a life, battling against death itself, she seemed to radiate an inner light...

To him, she was the most beautiful.

Galen watched her intently, stepping back quietly, careful not to disturb her.

Dusk settled in.

Joyce pulled off her blood-smeared gloves, removed her cap, and exhaled deeply. Finally, the whirlwind had ended.

She changed clothes and walked out of the emergency room.

"Joyce."

entrance, Galen stood there, raising a hand in

"Huh?"

are you doing here? Don't tell me... you

figured after your shift, you'd need a ride home since your car's in the shop. I thought I'd give

"What?"

paused, then burst out laughing. "You... are

shaking his head, "I was just worried. It's

didn't want you to have to

added, "My sister once had a bad experience with a

"Honestly..."

sure what to say,

him —

"Are you hungry?"

her

had a

I'm

treat

dinner."

had been her chauffeur all day; she had

grin.

choose the place,"

"I've been away

5

long, you're familiar

belongs to en.kikistori

Italian, or maybe some good old American

had my fill of Italian,"

"Fair enough."

drove them to

maybe a slice of apple pie... how

watering.

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