Chapter 112

Claire glanced at him when she heard that, didn't say much, just quietly packed up the first-aid kit. "Put this back where you got it. Try not to use your right hand this week. You've got a family doctor, right? If it gets worse, just go to the hospital. Don't treat your body like it's nothing." Her tone was calm as she slid the medical kit toward Nelson, then lowered her head to wipe her hands with a wet tissue, expression totally unreadable. Nelson did exactly as told without a word. By the time he came back, Beatrice was already sitting close to Claire, holding a plate of sliced fruit, chatting away. She didn't bring up anything about the Thompson family, just asked about Claire's life since coming back and how her brother was doing. Nelson didn't join them. He stayed standing behind the couch, scrolling his phone casually with his left hand. After a little while, Claire suddenly said, "Aunt Beatrice, it's getting late. I should head back now. My brother might start to worry if I st