Just as she was feeling a bit light-hearted reading the text message, another notification came through.
"Nicole Seys, if you're going to owe anyone this lifetime, it should be me. Any debt to others, I'll make sure to settle it for you. As for Steven Cooper's situation, I've got it handled."
Nicole read the two messages over and over, until she could recite them by heart, a smile spreading more visibly on her lips as she couldn't help but chuckle: "This man..."
Still so domineering. Yet her heart couldn't help but flutter, mixed with sweetness and a small happiness, causing her to smile.
The early winter sunlight was so warm, standing in the hospital room, Nicole felt warm all over, her smile was as elegant and striking as a lotus after the rain.
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Since then, Jose Floyd's 'odd behavior' became even more apparent. Every time a nutrition delivery arrived, a text from Jose would timely follow, reminding her to eat more.
