Erica had no idea where Vera was taking her until the girl stopped in front of the hospital's surveillance room. Seeing this, Erica immediately became curious and asked, "Why did you bring me here?" Erica's eyes were fixed on the door in front of her, trying to speculate about the possible outcomes. The blonde girl turned back as if realizing Erica's restlessness. Vera smiled warmly and said, "My friend has found the footage from that day. When I received the notification, I immediately contacted you because I knew you were eagerly waiting for it." Erica suddenly remembered what had happened. At that time, after regaining consciousness, Erica tried to find out about her rescuer. Unfortunately, Ansel did not leave any personal information behind. Erica requested to review the surveillance cameras at the hospital, but she received news that the hospital's surveillance room was undergoing upgrades and repairs. Due to the chaotic state of cleaning, organizing, and an employee's mistake,
Feeling the overwhelming tension emanating from Erica, Ansel gathered his courage and decided to speak up, attempting to regain control of the situation. "What's the matter with you? Why all of a sudden... You look really intimidating." Despite his determination, Ansel couldn't escape his stuttering speech. It was all because Erica kept staring into his eyes, creating a dangerous proximity between them. The danger was so palpable that Ansel could feel Erica's breath. From a different perspective, it might even be misunderstood that they were about to kiss. This paralyzed Ansel, causing his words to vanish. Honestly, no one has ever dared approach Ansel like Erica did. Normally, Ansel would push someone away or behave aggressively, as he usually did with flirtatious women. But for some reason, he couldn't do that with Erica. Ansel couldn't even think straight in this situation. He desperately wanted to ask Erica to back off a little but couldn't easily put it into words. Why was it so
Not only does Erica agree with Nika's statement, but Erica also has to admit that destiny knows how to cleverly arrange things, allowing Erica and Ansel to come to know each other in a complex, intriguing, and comical way. Is this a mere joke? Erica hopes not. Her life was unhappy enough. Erica doesn't want to participate in any games of fate anymore. Closing her thoughts, Ansel turned to Nika, sighing before saying: "I never expected such a strange coincidence to happen in my life." Ansel shared his true thoughts: "I am still feeling overwhelmed by it. I don't know what to comment on it at this moment." "I understand your feelings," Nika reassured. "For someone like me, who is an outsider, I find it hard to believe. So how can you accept it so easily? The emergence of doubt is entirely understandable." Ansel nodded in agreement with Nika and then looked at Erica, expressing his curiosity. "Erica, how did you know that I was the person who rescued you?" "Since that day, I have alw
Although Erica had nodded in agreement with Ansel's proposal, he still didn't feel completely satisfied. There was a lingering uneasiness that continued to bother him. Ansel decided to confront and dispel this unease. To do so, he needed to clarify the doubts that were present in his mind. "Erica, I have something to ask. Please answer me honestly, okay?" Ansel's voice sounded like she was asking for help. "If I can help you, I will. What do you want to know?" Erica replied, slightly surprised by Ansel's request. "I want to know about you." Ansel confidently stated this, oblivious to Erica's astonished expression. Did Ansel realize that he had used language that could be easily misunderstood? Not only did he perplex Erica, but he also managed to stir unexpected emotions within her. And then heat from nowhere spread throughout Erica's body. Finally, it gathered all on her face, causing her cheeks to flush bright red. Erica didn't blink, gazing intently at Ansel's excited expression
"Wretched. Those evil people deserve severe punishment. How could they commit such heinous acts?" Nika gritted his teeth and exclaimed after Erica finished recounting her pain. While Nika expressed his outrage and indignation based on his personal perspective, Erica sat quietly, bowing her head and looking down at the floor. This is the first time Erica has shared her story with others. Erica had a lot of concerns at first, as well as fear. Fear of being ridiculed, mocked, and, worst of all, pitied. Fortunately, Ansel and Nika turned out to be different. They were kind-hearted and showed a great deal of respect for Erica. Having said all that, Erica felt that her heart was actually comfortable and relieved. Erica seemed to let go of the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time in the last few minutes. Ansel and Nika not only listened attentively to Erica's story, but they also refrained from passing judgment or criticism, and, most importantly, they showed no pity towards her
After the conversation, Erica asked permission to leave. As Erica left the room, Ansel turned to Nika and spoke. "What do you think of Erica's story?" "No deception at all," Nika commented. "Everything was logical and convincing. When I connected what I found to Erica's story, everything matched." "So, you know what to do after that," Ansel suggested. "Are you sure, Ansel? Don't you want to hear Erica's opinion?" Nicky asked. "Erica is sure to oppose it," Ansel stated. "So, it's better to do it first and then tell Erica." "I understand. But you should remember that if Erica finds out, you'll be the one responsible." "Don't worry," Ansel arrogantly replied. "I'll take the blame. Dealing with Erica will be my task." "Alright. I'll follow your lead." Afterward, Nika also asked for permission to leave. … As per Ansel's request, Erica became Ansel's caregiver until he was discharged. During their collaboration, Ansel appreciated Erica's professional work style. In addition, when
"Why did you lie about going on a business trip when you're actually here?" The girl's voice was full of reproach. The embrace tightened. Ansel felt suffocated. "Why, Ansel? You are excessive." Ansel's hands hang loosely at Desi's sides; he's caught between his conflicting desires to either reciprocate the hug or push Desi away. It felt like his heart was being split in two, like his mind. "I can explain." Ansel, after a moment of awkwardness, gradually regained his composure. He quickly thought of a response to address the girl's question. "Desi, the truth is..." "Why did you do that?" The girl interrupted, her voice heavy with serious questioning. "If I hadn't found out, were you planning to hide it from me forever?" "It's not like that. I..." Ansel tried to explain something, but the girl didn't give him a chance. She continued to interject, showing her excess. "I don't want to hear your excuses, Ansel. You're a deceitful person. You lied to me." There were sobbing sounds comin
Ansel's evasive silence made Erica believe that Desi's words were true. So, it turns out that Ansel has the woman of his life. With this newfound discovery, for some reason, Erica felt a bit disappointed and saddened. And then an invisible force struck her heart heavily. The feeling of pain and discomfort in her chest was indescribable. Not knowing how to deal with the turmoil in her mind and heart, Erica decided to leave the room. She also didn't want to stay and interfere with the conversation between Ansel and the girl. Erica contemplated saying a farewell to make her exit, but she ultimately chose to leave in silence. She believed it would be better that way. Erica thought to herself that nobody would be in the right mood to notice her disappearance. Unlike Erica's beliefs, Ansel can sense Erica's departure even without looking at her. His heart somehow conveyed that to him. And for some reason, the loss seeped into Ansel's troubled heart as Erica left. At that moment, Ansel sud