Chapter 1070:


    Setting her phone aside, she drew in a deep breath and let it out slowly, feeling a little lighter than before.


    By dawn, soft sunlight spilled through the curtains, washing the room in gold. Ste blinked against the brightness, shielding her face as she sat up.


    Before she could swing her legs off the bed, the door creaked open. William stepped in, looking tired but steady.


    “Stel, I’m here to take you home.”


    His voice, deep and calm as ever, had a way of easing her. She was about to answer when Jeff walked in, bncing a bag of breakfast.


    He froze at the sight of William, surprise shing across his face before he quickly recovered. “Ste, this is breakfast. I brought it for you.”


    The vegetable congee was light and warm, easy on Ste’s stomach.


    When William saw it, his brow tightened for a moment before he quickly covered it with a calm expression.


    Ste got up from the bed and smiled. “Thanks, Jeff. I’m being discharged today, so you can have the breakfast instead. Do you need a ride back to campus?”


    Jeff’s eyes flicked toward William standing beside her, and suddenly the breakfast in his hands felt awkward, like it didn’t belong to him.


    He quickly pushed the feeling aside and shook his head. “No, it’s fine. I’ll head back on my own. Take care, Ste. Call me if you need anything.”


    As he watched William steady her by the arm, leading her out of the room, Jeff’s hand curled slowly into a fist. Why did they seem so at ease with each other again?


    Was she giving William another chance because she still had feelings for him?


    His eyes followed them until they disappeared through the doorway. Then, with a nk look, he dropped the congee into the trash.


    If she didn’t want it, he didn’t either.


    Ste had to change the dressing on her injured arm regrly, which made her research work a real hassle.


    By noon, Sandra and the others had gone out for lunch. Ste stayed behind, awkwardly trying to change her bandages with one hand for the third time. Then came a soft knock on theb door.


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    Without looking up, she said, still fumbling with the bandage, “Come in.”


    Jeff stepped inside, holding a small paper bag.


    “Ste, I heard you’re having trouble changing your bandages,” he said, “so I got you some medical tape and dressings that are easier to handle.”


    Surprised, Ste looked up. Jeff stood by the door, concern all over his face. The sunlight behind him cast a warm glow around his shoulders, making him look almost…


    Unreal for a moment. Her eyes widened a little as she watched him walk closer. “How did you know I…”


    She stopped halfway. She’d been at the research institute these past few days. Jeff was still back at school. How could he have possibly known?


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