Emily didn’t think her injury was serious. She planned to treat it quickly and leave, but Joseph’s anxious presence kept her rooted to the spot.
As the nurse applied the medication, Emily glanced sideways at Joseph. She caught a glimpse of something in his deep-set eyes.
'Is he actually concerned about me?'
Why would Joseph show such emotion towards Emily? Their marriage had long since ended.
'Why was he staying by my side patiently?'
'Could he have an ulterior motive?'
Confident in her suspicions, Emily snorted coldly and said bluntly, "If you have a motive, just come out with it. Spare me the pretense.”
Her cutting tone made even the nurse applying the medication a bit wary, lowering her head as she continued her work.
Joseph was momentarily stunned. His gaze wavered for a second
