Ste quickly replied, "I''m fine. I just got a little ice water on me, and I''ve already changed."


    Joshua''s eyes scanned the cut on Ste''s forehead, and his pupils darkened.


    He didn''t say anything more, only, "Let''s go to Old Mr. Wyatt''s first."


    Old Mr. Wyatt was currently staying at Mr. Burton''s residence, so they soon found him there.


    When Mr. Burton saw Abby, he smiled. "Abby, my dear, I haven''t seen you in a long time. When did you get back?"


    Abby''s spirits were low. "I just got back today and already caused trouble for Star." She then exined what had happened in detail.


    While they waited for Old Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Burton disinfected and treated the cut on Ste''s forehead. He then handed her a tube of ointment.


    "Apply this for a week, and the scar will disappear."


    "Thank you, Mr. Burton," Ste said sincerely.


    Mr. Burton smiled. "There''s no need for such formalities between us."


    Shortly after, Old Mr. Wyatt was brought in. After a thorough examination of Ste''s hand, he concluded, "There''s no damage to the bones, so it''s not a major problem. However, you still need to be careful during this recovery period. Don''t expose it to cold for extended periods, or else, even if it doesn''t affect the use of your hand, you might experience aches on overcast or rainy days, which could impact its condition."


    Hearing this, Abby felt even more guilty.


    "I''m so sorry. This is all my fault."


    Ste shook her head. "Abby, don''t me yourself. This has nothing to do with you. Besides, my hand is fine, isn''t it?"


    Despite her words, Abby knew that if Ste''s hand developed any long-term issues or if its recovery waspromised because of her, she would probably live with the guilt for the rest of her life.


    Old Mr. Wyatt added a few more instructions before saying, "If you''re still worried, you cane back for another check-up in a week."


    "Thank you for your trouble, Old Mr. Wyatt," Ste said.


    He nced at her. "For now, be careful with your hand and try to get more rest.


    Work is important, but your health is more so."


    "Thank you, Old Mr. Wyatt. I''ll be sure to do that."


    Once they confirmed everything was fine, Ste and the others left.


    On the way back, Ste asked


    Joshua to drop Abby off first. Although Ste kept trying to console her. Abby''s mood remained somber. Ste assumed she was worried about Melody.


    "Abby," she said, "I''ll take care of the Melody situation for you."


    Back in college, Ste might not have had the power to deal with Melody. But now, she was more than capable.


    Abby looked at Ste, seeming to want to say something but hesitating. Finally, she managed a weak smile.


    "Thanks, Star."


    After returning home, Ste immediately called Wilbur and Gideon, instructing them to find Melody.


    Two hourster, Wilbur called back.


    "Ste, Melody''s gone."


    "What do you mean, gone?" Ste asked, confused.


    "She just disappeared. We can''t find her anywhere," Wilbur said.


    Ste asked, "Do you think she ran away because she knew she was in trouble?"


    "Gideon and I thought so too," Wilbur replied. "But after checking airports, ports, and highways, we found no


    trace of her. It''s like she vanished into thin air content


    Ste fell into deep thought.


    Wilbur added, "Of course, it''s


    possible she avoided surveince et


    and is hiding somewhere for now. Gideon and his team are still looking."


    "Alright," Ste said. "Keep searching for now. Let me know as soon as you have


    any news."