Chapter 9 : The nurse carefully cleaned my wound , and when the cold medication touched my skin , I couldnt help but gasp softly .
She glanced up at me , her eyes filled with sympathy .
You need to be careful with this .
Wounds take time to heal .
I forced a small smile .
Thanks .
Once the wound was treated , I sat on a bench in the hospital corridor , staring out into the quiet night .
My phone vibrated in my pocket .
I pulled it out , only to see a message from Jason on WhatsApp : [ Emma , Ava is fine now .
How about you ? ] I couldnt help but let out a bitter laugh ! I deleted the entire chat history and removed his contact information .
If hed already made his choice , why should I keep holding on ?? By the time I arrived at Chases house , it was almost 10 PM .
He clearly hadnt expected me to show up .
I noticed the laptop in the living room still had an active video conference , with someone speaking on the screen .
ve me an apologetic look .
After muttering a few words to the participants , he quickly ended Chase glanced at it , then at me , and gave the meeting .
Emma , youre hurt ? His voice was laced with concem as he helped me sit down and gently examined my arm .
His fingertips brushed against my skin , and I felt an electric like sensation spread through my body How could you be so careless ? he said , his tone warm , filled with both reproach and care I shook my head , not wanting to bring up Jason and Ava again .
Those painful images would only make me even more upset .
Im hungry , I said , changing the subject Chase didnt ask anything more .
He simply walked into the kitchen , grabbed a few ingredients , and started cooking .
I sat on the couch , quietly watching him move about .
Compared to the fake affection from Jason and Ava , Chases presence felt so much more genuine .
At that moment , everything became incredibly clear to me The smell of food wafted through the air , and I looked up to see Chase bringing a steaming bowl of chicken soup .
Eat while its hot .
You havent been feeling well lately , so be careful not to burn yourself , he said softly I took the bowl from him , feeling warmth in my eyes .
Why are you so good to me ? I already knew the answer , but I couldnt help but ask .
Chase was silent for a few moments , his gaze soft and deep , as though he was thinking about how to answer He reached out and gently pushed a strand of hair from my forehead , his fingers warm and steady .
His touch made me feel a bit shy , and I felt a flush creeping up my face without realizing it ! Emma he said , his voice low and sincere .

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I like you .
Ive liked you for a long time X Youre an amazing person , Em .
Youre better than anyone else .
He just didnt know how to appreciate you ?! I opened my mouth to speak , but the words didnt come out right away ! Seeing my hesitation , he smiled softly .
I know this is sudden .
You dont have to respond right away .
I just want you to know that Ive always been here .
Chase , lets get married .