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Chapter 122

Author: Hauling Treasures
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-30 19:00:00
"If you don't want to drink, then don't," Iris said, placing the cup on the table.

Stanley fell silent. He was already starting to miss her peaceful and beautiful sleeping face.

"I'll drink," he finally said. His throat was parched.

Iris picked up the water cup and inserted the straw into his mouth. Stanley drank eagerly, sucking the water through the straw like he was sucking milk from a carton. After finishing the cup of water, he finally felt a bit better.

"Can you help me wipe my face? It feels uncomfortable," he asked, looking at her with a pitiful expression. The wound on his forehead had been treated, but remnants of blood and antiseptic remained on his face.

Iris rarely saw him in such a vulnerable state. Because he's injured, Iris decided to help him. She said, "There are no towels or basins in the ward. I'll have to go buy them."

She left the ward.

Stanley watched her leave, smiling to himself. Her heart had finally softened.

Not long after Iris left, the door opene
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