In the hospital room

After recounting my dramatic actions with a half-joking tone to the elderly men and women, I received their unanimous praise. They joined me in condemning that despicable couple.

“Alright, alright, we get it, you’re amazing. Now, come and eat something.”

At mealtime, Ethan always arrived with his lunchbox, bringing food to me.

“Lia, in the future, you should look for a man like Dr. Blair—reliable! Hahaha.”

Everyone cheered, making Ethan blush deeply. I smiled at him and obediently opened my lunchbox.

“Lydia, can we talk?”

An unexpected visitor arrived, instantly turning the previously cheerful atmosphere cold.

Ryan, with his face bruised and battered, and looking thoroughly...