After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14 Investigating Her

Blake dodged the question, replying vaguely, “At least someone seems a little normal.”

Miguel felt awkward, unsure how to respond.

Today, he and Fabian had been wrong to doubt their sister.

Blake explained Caroline’s condition to him, and after confirming it wasn’t serious, Miguel offered a few words of advice before leaving.

Now, only Blake and Caroline remained in the ward.

She exhaled in relief, glad there was no more arguing

Clancing at the mess on the ground, she smiled at Blake in embarrassment. ‘Sorry, I lost my temper and threw food at him. I’ll clean it up.”

Caroline got out of bed, planning to grab a mop from the bathroom

But Blake stopped her. “You need to rest. Don’t bother with it. I’ll call someone to handle it.”

Since he insisted, Caroline didn’t argue and lay back down.

Not long after, a cleaner arrived.

Watching the woman squat to pick up the scattered food, Caroline felt a little guilty. “Sorry for the trouble, ma’am”

The cleaner, however, remained respectful “Miss, it’s no trouble at all

She had been personally instructed by the hospital’s owner, so she wouldn’t dare complain.

Since Caroline was treated with special care by the boss, the cleaner assumed she must have a remarkable background.

Seeing how respectful the cleaner was, Caroline couldn’t help but sigh to herself

This hospital truly deserved its reputation as the finest in Kingville. From the doctors to the cleaners, everyone was kind,

Before long. Blake entered the ward carrying a medicine box and approached Caroline. His voice was gentle.

“Your burn has broken skin. If left untreated, it could easily get infected.

Caroline stared at him in surprise

This doctor is truly committed. It’s already late, yet he’s still working.

Noticing her silence, Blake spoke firmly, “Don’t refuse again.”

Earlier, when she left the ward to find a nurse after her IV drip, be happened to see her.

He immediately noticed her injured hand and asked about it. However, when he offered to treat it, she stubbornly insisted it was nothing serious.

Caroline nodded and extended her injured hand

Blake leaned down and carefully applied disinfectant.

‘Does it hurt?”

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Chapter 14 Investigating Her

Blake glanced at her his expression umeradable. Why didn’t you tell your brothers about your injury

oline replied indifferently. 71’s just a minor issue. There’s no need to bother them”.

Telling them wouldn‘) change anything I wealdn’t punish the person who hurt her.

Of course, she wasn’t going to let it go. She would be a fool not to take revenge

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Blake‘ » gire lingered on Caroline for a moment, a flicker of emotion flashing through his eyes.

He had no idea how much geance she had suffered to think her injury was nothing

Onor he finished treating and bandaging her wound, he turned and left

Outside the hospital, Stella spotted Blake coming out. She waved and called out, “Blake, let’s grab a coffee!”

He responded flatly. “Not in the mood.”

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Ignoring him. Noella playfully pushed him toward the car. That’s exactly why you should go. Come on!”

Despite being half–siblings, they were closer than most full–blooded siblings

Whenever they had free time, she enjoyed chatting over coffer with him.

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In the mit he dido 1 refuse and the two headed to their usual cafe.

As they sat arms from each other, Stella smirked. You spent the entire day at the hospital and even skipped an important

Instead of answering, Blair shot back “When will you stop meddling? Keep this up, and no one will marry you”

Suella chucked awkwardly Im not meddling–Im just particularly interested in your affairs. You’ve avoided women for years laut today you slipped a meeting for one and even went out of your way to buy her food.

“So tell armat she truly that part or are you captivated by her looks and moved on

Blake arched an eyew “Are you that eager to know?”

Tot ce sulle nodded without hesitation. Her curiosity was undeniable,

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