Old Cases

Isabella~

"Bella, why are you so stubborn?" When I finally open my eyes, I'm lying on top of the file stacks. Fortunately, he threw the heavy files, which I had given him to hold, onto the floor, making it easier for me to retrieve that specific file.

"Let's go." Despite the agony from falling in my ankle and lower back, I can't help but be excited to receive that specific file. I attempted to stand up from the floor but was unable to do so due to my ankle pain.

"Let me help you." He reached out to touch me, but I didn't want to accept his assistance in keeping my body in balance.

I can do it on my own. I don't want to be reliant on him like I was in the past. That's why I didn't allow him to help me in searching the files I wanted to read.

"No, Mr. Thompson, I will manage." I tried to stand up again by pushing my body, but I was too pained to do so.

"Bella, why are you behaving so stubbornly? Your ankle turned blue due to swelling. Why don't you allow me to assist you?"

"No, Mr