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    Katelyn cast a gentle nce at Ashlyn, her lips curving into a smile as she said, “Let’s set aside that conversation for now. Your wrist needs attention.”


    The urgency to treat Ashlyn’s injury increased with each passing moment, as any dy would only worsen her condition. Addressing it swiftly was crucial for a better recovery.


    Silently, Ashlyn agreed with a nod. Pain had dulled her sense of touch to the point where her wrist feltpletely numb. She ced her hand on the armrest, giving Katelyn the freedom to proceed.


    First, Katelyn administered an anesthetic to Ashlyn, then skillfully began the surgical procedure with a scalpel.


    For Katelyn, such procedures were routine, yet they required precision to avoid damaging surrounding nerves. Despite its routine nature, the surgery demanded nearly three hours of meticulous attention from Katelyn.


    After extracting the bullet, Katelyn carefully cleaned and stitched the wound. She then wrapped Ashlyn’s wrist in a bandage, ensuring it was secure.


    After ensuring everything was in order, Katelyn turned her gaze to Ashlyn and discovered that she had sumbed to her fatigue. Ashlyn was now soundly asleep, her body slumped against the chair.


    A wave of remorse washed over Katelyn as she observed Ashlyn’s peaceful slumber. She couldn’t shake the feeling that she was responsible for the day’s unfortunate events. Guilt weighed heavily on Katelyn’s heart.


    Approaching quietly, she adjusted the back of Ashlyn’s chair to a t position for a more restful sleep and draped a nearby thin nket over her. Katelyn then administered anti-inmmatory medication via an IV to stave off any potential infections.


    It was only after she had tended to Ashlyn’s immediate needs that she turned her attention to the other pressing issues.


    The death of Brendan had indeedplicated life for both Katelyn and Vincent. Vincent, in particr, faced the daunting task of assuming Brendan’s roles, a transition fraught withplexities.


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    But as Katelyn opened the study door, her gaze fell on Jaxen, who was leaning against the hallway railing.


    Startled by the sound, Jaxen, who had been dozing off, snapped his eyes open and instantly locked onto Katelyn as she stepped out.


    Excitement surged through Jaxen’s heart at that moment. Though he had harbored suspicions that Katelyn might really be dead, seeing her in the flesh was an entirely different reality. The emotional impact was far beyond what he had anticipated.


    A lump formed in Jaxen’s throat as he gazed at Katelyn, barely managing to stammer, “Katelyn, you’re really alive!”


    Alfy would be thrilled to know Katelyn was still among the living. However, Jaxen understood that revealing Katelyn’s survival was premature. With a nce and a finger to her lips, Katelyn signaled Jaxen to keep silent. She peered downstairs to ensure they were alone before whispering, “Keep this a secret. It’s crucial.”


    Jaxen grasped the gravity of the situation instantly. His earlier suspicions during his journey were now cleared. Clearly, Katelyn hadpelling reasons for her secrecy.


    Jaxen nodded swiftly, signaling his understanding, then hesitantly asked, “Should I inform Alfy?”


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