Chapter 238

Before Mila could voice her refusal, Forrest chimed in, "We're still friends, right?"

Mila found herself at a loss for words.

Over dinner, they chatted about Forrest's travel stories and the sights he'd seen abroad. As the evening drew to a close, Mila couldn't help but bring up the hospital situation.

Forrest had indeed looked into it.

His friend from the hospital had told him: "That guy's as strong as an ox. He had a head injury, but by the next day, he was up and about like nothing happened. He might be discharged in just a few days."

Now, when Mila asked, Forrest adjusted his glasses and smiled gently. "He's out of the emergency room, but things don't look too good. I've asked a friend to keep an eye on him. They'll update me if anything changes."

Mila felt uneasy, and after dinner, she absentmindedly retreated to the guest

room.

...

Later that night, in the study.

when a knock came

"Come in."

handing over a stack of papers filled

did today is documented

"Thank you."

carefully reviewing the content and the photos of Mila's profile and silhouette, a

"Sir, if you care about Ms. Sutherland, why not just tell her? Wouldn't it be better for her to

again, his expression gentle but his words devoid

you don't understand. Seven years ago, she didn't

Lysander losing control and pressuring her, she wouldn't have come with me, let alone

He couldn't risk it.

sighed silently and

...

In the guest room.

card into her backup phone,

for

and asked how Miranda was

was as

keeping an eye on things here. Once it's all wrapped up, I'll

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