“When you left, I happened to run into Mrs.Lipton. She told me everything, so I guessed that something must have happened with the Kroes family,” ‌Michael said, his tone revealing that there was little he didn’t know.

Rianne, realizing that nothing escaped ‌Michael’s notice, masked her emotions and lowered her gaze in silence.

‌Michael, unwilling to bring up her wounds, chose not to press further.

“Don’t be afraid, Ria. I won’t let anyone bully you,” he reassured her.

A wave of warmth flooded Rianne’s heart, deeply touching her.

“I just spoke with the doctor. Your father has been stabilized and is out of danger,” ‌Michael continued.

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