"Mr. Remington, you look very handsome in the hospital gown today. You are no doubt the most handsome man in this hospital," As always, Benjamin interrupted the conversation between Natalie and Remington.
This time, Natalie bit back at Benjamin.
Her gaze settled on his face as she shot back, "Mr. Simpson, could you please show us some respect and some manners?"
Benjamin gasped and took a step back.
"I am speaking to Remington, and I would appreciate it if you stop interrupting us like this. I have shown respect to you, and I hope that you can do the same to me," Natalie said.
Benjamin stared at her in shock.
Natalie seemed different from before.
He could not believe it.
Natalie turned to look at Remington again and said, "I hope you get well soon, Remington. I'm sorry that your life was in jeopardy, but I am unable to force my emotions. I don't love you, and I hope you can understand how I feel."
Although her words sounded heartless, she spoke to him in a slightly pleading tone. She did not want to make him feel uncomfortable.
Remington raised his eyebrows at her.
After a while, he asked, "Natalie, when did you remember everything?"
Although Natalie's expression remained unchanged, she secretly applauded Remington for his quick-wittedness.
"I recalled everything some time ago."
Something glinted in Remington's eyes as he exclaimed, "Natalie, you've changed. You've become much tougher than before."
Natalie scoffed, "I'm no longer the innocent little girl from before. I've been through so much, so of course I'd change myself and stop being so naive."
Remington's eyes lit in amusement.
After a while, he said, "Natalie, do you remember what you said to me in the United States when I rescued you?"
Natalie was surprised.
Their gaze met.
She immediately understood what he meant when she saw his gaze.
"I will never forgive Tobias, and I haven't changed my mind either. There's no way that the two of us could get back together."
Remington smiled slightly.
Natalie then continued solemnly, "But it has nothing to do with you."
Still, Remington said nothing, the smile still plastered on his face.
Benjamin realized what was happening.
He gaped at Natalie and exclaimed, "Miss Godfrey, you finally remembered everything."
"Benjamin, you're always so slow," Remington commented.
Benjamin's face turned red.
"Yes," Natalie admitted, "So you don't have to watch over us anymore."
Benjamin immediately shook his head, "Miss Godfrey, Mr. Whitlock ordered me to stay here. If he doesn't allow me to leave, then I won't."
"Suit yourself."
Natalie knew that Benjamin would never go against Tobias' orders.
That evening, Natalie made some soup for Remington.
"If I am discharged from the hospital, will I still receive such treatment?" Remington looked at her.
Natalie's face remained expressionless as she
answered calmly, "If you are my friend, then yes."
Remington finished the soup happily as he hummed, "Friends? I like that."
After seeing their interactions from aside, Benjamin immediately went out to call Tobias.
Tobias picked up the phone very quickly, and Benjamin briefly described the situation to him.
"I see," Tobias answered after a moment.
His voice sounded worn-out.
He hung up the call a short while later.
Benjamin was left confused.
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