Haley lowered his shirt after applying the ointment and tossed the used cotton swab into the trash.
“Done.”
Her voice was indifferent, neither warm nor cold. She turned away and silently closed the medicine box.
Justin turned to look at her.
Their time alone together had been too brief, and he hurriedly spoke, trying to make her stay.
“My mother’s funeral is about to take place. Could you… bring Chase and Alex to attend?
“Can you wait to leave until after the funeral?”
Afraid she would refuse, he quickly added, his gaze filled with quiet pleading.
He couldn’t bear to see her leave.
He couldn’t bear for her to leave this city.
Justin felt like a child without a sense of security, wanting nothing more than to keep Haley by his side.
His voice was so pitiful that, for a brief moment, Haley paused.
Her eyes met his humble, pleading gaze, and for a split second, she felt a sharp, needle-like pain in her chest.
It was so clear and distinct that she couldn
