Chapter 14 The Bet of a Slap
“Ouch!” Daphne let out a soft scream as the nurse was disinfecting her wound.
William immediately approached and asked, “How was it?”
“It’s just a scratch, I’m fine,” Daphne replied.
She then showed concern for him. “Mr. Middleton, how about your shoulder? Does it hurt? You should really get it checked by a doctor.”
William had injured his shoulder while shielding Daphne from being hit by the boat’s edge.
“It’s fine,” William said indifferently.
He carefully instructed upon seeing Daphne’s palm, “Avoid getting the wound wet before it heals to
prevent infection. I’ll arrange for a caretaker to look after you.”
“I’m capable of taking care of myself. You shouldn’t always treat me like a child who knows nothing.” Daphne said.
As Emelie watched their intimate interaction, her growing exhaustion and disillusionment finally crashed
over her like a wave, leaving her submerged in resignation.
Everything she had done was pointless.
Emelie silently shifted her injured leg off the bed and attempted to stand, the sharp pain shooting from
her foot to her heart.
William hadn’t shown her any concern. Meanwhile,
over a mere scrape, even getting assigned someone
she couldn’t bear
confrontation.
want to stick to your story, Daphne?” she
respected you and want to support you. However, given the gravity
Lying isn’t
she stood by her
to frame Emelie.
meaning beneath
a direct answer, so she pressed further, “Did you really see me touch the rope
your own eyes?”
to grow impatient. “How many times do you need
Ms. Hoven is
14 The Bet of
incident. I failed to alert her, and she Interacted with the rope, so I should, also bear responsibility. Once Mr. Smith is conscious, we should both apologize
here,”
ignored William’s interjection and focused
I uncover evidence proving you lied, Daphne, how
hesitated, not fully grasping Emelie’s Intent until she
all, it was her words that were causing
you had enough?
“Afraid to bet? Weren’t you confident in
was filled with the
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