Nina's words fell on deaf ears. Ash had heard them many times before, yet they failed to sway his unwavering affection for Julie—until a few days later, when it seemed as though the universe itself was warning him.Following the birth of Charlotte's child, Griffith reassigned Ash to a branch office. Already swamped with work, Ash's responsibilities grew as Griffith left for overseas. After enduring several months of relentless work in the chilling weather, Ash likely caught a cold and suddenly became sick.Upon his arrival home that day, Julie, as was her custom, rushed to embrace him. Unexpectedly, he lost his balance and collapsed. Fortunately, a carpet cushioned his fall, preventing any head injury.Terrified, Julie burst into tears and hurried next door to summon medical help. The doctor arrived promptly, diagnosing Ash with a cold and high fever, and administered an IV drip.Beside him, Julie wept, her nose red, clutching his arm as if fearing he might vanish at any moment."
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