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Chapter 0262
“Don’t say that!” Suzy frowned. “I’ll find a way to make sure you recover fully. I promise”
“Alright, I trust you, my dear,” Charlotte replied with a soft yawn. “You’ve had a long day. Go get some rest. I’m feeling a bit tired myself.”
“Goodnight.”
As Suzy stepped out of Charlotte’s room, she paused by the door after closing it, lingering in silence. Her expression was unreadable, leaving no clue as to what was running through her mind.
The night deepened.
In the early days of winter, the temperature difference between day and night was already stark. Fresh from a shower, Suzy stood on the balcony in a thin robe, her damp hair still clinging to her shoulders. The chill in the air wasn’t what truly made her feel cold. The real frost came from somewhere much deeper.
“Standing out here with wet hair in this weather–are you trying to catch a cold?”
The deep voice startled her just as a large coat was draped over her shoulders. A thick towel followed, plopped over her head, before firm hands began rubbing her hair dry with little care for gentleness.
“Don’t think being a miracle doctor means you’re immune to getting sick,” he said gruffly. “And let me remind you that your injuries still haven’t fully healed.”
That familiar voice. Suzy didn’t even need to turn around to know who it was the masked man. Somehow, he’d found her here, too.
She shrugged her shoulders, attempting to shake off the coat, but the man pressed down firmly on them. “If you’re not wearing my coat, does that mean you’d rather I warm you up with a hug?”
as shameless as ever!” she muttered under her breath.
“You’re as s
Seeing her give up, the man leaned against the balcony railing beside her, his arms casually folded. “In a bad mood?”
Suzy shot him a sharp look. “What does it matter to you?”
“It matters a lot,” he replied without hesitation, catching a strand of her hair and twirling it idly between his fingers. “You’re my girlfriend. If you’re upset, it makes me upset too.”
“Who said I’m your girlfriend?” Suzy scoffed, rolling her eyes. “Your confidence is absurd!
