The ring in her hand was the same as the one on her finger, only different in size. They were a pair. If the accident had not happened...
Aurelia clenched the two rings, thinking of how Neil had desperately put the ring on her finger after being shot, and a painful spasm gripped her chest.
"He..." She opened her mouth, wanting to ask questions, but she felt choked and could not get a single word out.
Carter felt sorry for her and could only vaguely offer, "The bullet hit his shoulder, not a vital organ, and he received a blood transfusion. He'll wake up soon."
"Really?"
"Yes, really."
"How long will it take?"
"Well…" Carter hesitated. His cousin had not told him how long he needed! It was ridiculous!
Carter had been an honest person with excellent academic and moral standards all his life, and now, for the first time, he was lying—he was lying to a member of the royal family!
He rubbed his nose and scratched his head, his ears turning red. Finally, he forced a smile and answered vaguely, "He's just temporarily unconscious, and he'll wake up soon. Very soon..."
Aurelia nodded and clutched the rings in her palm, clenching them hard. Diamonds were the hardest substance, and a hard squeeze would hurt one's hand. Despite that, it was precisely because it was so hard that it was seen as a symbol of unwavering devotion.
Aurelia cheered up and forced a smile. "May I go in and take care of him?"
Carter was taken aback. This line did not seem to be in the script... It did not matter, though. Neil would definitely like how the plot was developing!
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