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

even getting assigned someone to take care of

decided she couldn’t

confrontation.

really want to stick to your story, Daphne?”

to support you.

isn’t

implied she stood by her words, suggesting she wouldn’t

to frame Emelie.

understood the meaning

direct answer, so she pressed further, “Did you really see me touch the

your own eyes?”

“How

Middleton, calm down. Ms. Hoven is merely seeking confirmation from me, and

The Bet of

failed to alert her, and she Interacted with the rope, so I should,

at fault here,” William said, furrowing

interjection and

you lied, Daphne, how will you apologize?” Emelie

not fully grasping Emelie’s Intent until she

her words that were causing

anger was palpable. “Have you had enough? Do you want to

gaze at Daphne. “Afraid to bet? Weren’t you confident

while it was filled with the factory

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