Natasha thought about Kira’s identity and pursed her lip self-deprecatingly before replying plainly, “I suppose so.”

He didn’t notice anything strange about her, so he stood up and suggested, “Since my grandpa still needs an hour, we should wait downstairs and drink some water. Thanks for your help, Dr. Natasha.”

Natasha secretly sigh with relief when he changed the topic and quickly agreed to his suggestion.

Stepheb walked away from his side of the bed, responding to the invitation through his actions. When he tried to hug Kira, the girl wasn’t at all interested.

After Kira handed the handkerchief to him, she had been staying at the latter’s side. Upon...