LOGIN"Come in," Chris called.The door opened, revealing Brandon as he walked in with a faint smile. His left shoulder was still supported by a sling, making his movements less fluid than usual. Even so, he looked far healthier than he had a few days earlier."It looks like the patient here has become mu
***By late morning, Naomi's condition was much better than it had been earlier that day. The pain from her surgery still flared up from time to time, but it no longer left her face as pale as before. Chris had even managed to get her to finish almost an entire bowl of porridge after a long debate.
Morning arrived with streaks of light slowly slipping through the gap in the hospital room curtains. The warmth of the sunlight fell across the white blanket, while the sound of nurses' footsteps as they began their shifts could only be faintly heard from beyond the door.Naomi slowly opened her eye
She finally closed her eyes for a moment before letting out a quiet breath. "All right."Naomi slowly opened her mouth. Chris didn't say anything. He simply fed her with great care, waiting until she had completely swallowed each bite before offering the next one. His movements were so gentle, as th
The door closed again. The room suddenly fell silent. For the first time in the past seven days, that silence no longer felt suffocating.Cale looked at Naomi for several seconds before unconsciously letting out a long breath. It felt as though he had finally released the burden that had been pressi
Naomi's words were immediately met with a tight embrace from Chris. It prompted the doctor, who had been standing a few steps away from the bed the entire time, to finally walk over."My apologies, Mr. Chris, but could you let go of the patient for a moment?"Chris looked slightly startled. He slowl
“I agree,” Daven replied. “More and more companies seem to chase numbers alone, forgetting that social contribution is a long-term investment.”Sugimura gave a pleased nod. “The charity event is scheduled for two weeks from now. Our office will send full details via email—venue, schedule, guest list
The pain no longer mattered. There was only one thought in his mind.Get out. Be free.At last, he reached the door. His trembling hand reached for the handle. He pulled it with all the strength he had left. The door opened. No guards blocked their way.None.Beyond it, the corridor lay empty. Harol
“Then I’ll see you at the house, Mr. Miller,” Selena said with a slight, polite bow. “And you—don’t forget to say your goodbyes to your grandparents. Don’t let them think you don’t want to spend time with them.”Her words made Eli turn and stare at her mother in disbelief. Even so, she did what she
“I didn’t realize you two were close,” Althea said, shifting slightly in her seat so she could speak more comfortably with Josh.The car rolled away from the restaurant at an easy pace. City lights flickered on one by one, their reflections sliding across the windows. Josh sat quietly in the passeng







