He was wearing a ck shirt, and there were traces of the fabric on his right forearm being cut.


    “Let me see your arm,” Mnie said in a serious tone.


    Eugene looked at her from top to bottom, his expression unchanging. “No need.”


    “You just-” Mnie nced at the fallen knife not far away, a bted fear rising in her heart.


    Eugene paused for a moment, then casually rolled up his sleeve, revealing the marked area on his arm. His voice was calm. “<b>It </b>was just a normal reaction.”


    His dark eyes drooped slightly, and he continued indifferently, “Mnie, put away that pitying look of yours. Instead of being nice to me, you should think about how to deal with this mess of yours. ￡1


    “I came with you just for confirmation,” he continued.


    ”


    Behind then, Yvonne, who was still recovering from the shock of George throwing the knife, asked Eugene, “What did you want to confirm?“”


    “I wanted to confirm how she was going to handle her stepfather,” Eugene replied calmly. “I don’t want to get into trouble, after all<b>.</b>”


    Yvonne was even more puzzled now. “Do you know him?”


    Eugene did not answer her, but Mnie knew what he meant. Eugene did indeed know George. During their time in Hearth City, Eugene had even ordered Theodore to send George in.


    The police officers heard themotion and came over. Mnie said nothing more. She pointed to the knife on the ground and said, “This is the second attempt at assault. I won’t ept any other resolution aside from pressing charges.”


    The police officers had nothing more to say and just escorted Mnie away. However, before they could leave, they heard Dn’s hoarse voice call out, “Mel.”


    Mnie stopped but did not turn around.


    “Mel, for my sake, can you let him off this time? I’ll apologize to you however you want me to. I’ll do it. If you want to hit me, you can. Can you just give him another chance? Please, Mel?”


    Dn pleaded miserably, but Mnie remained silent. She did not even turn her head before walking


    away.


    From inside the hospital ward, Dn watched Mnie’s retreating figure, feeling destion wash up on her. Eventually, she could only sit numbly by George’s bedside, tears streaming down her face.


    Since they were already at Paramount Hospital, Mnie told Yvonne that she was going to visit her grandfather. Yvonne understood that she wanted to be alone, so she left without saying much.


    “Eugene.” Mnie looked at the upright man in front of her but did not know what to say.


    Eugene nced at his phone before looking back at her. “Speak,” he said indifferently.


    She pressed her lips together. “Thank you.”


    “Words are the most useless things.” Eugene sneered. “I’ve said it before–instead of pleasing others, focus on managing yourself.” [1


    The scent of cedar on him overwhelmed the smell of the hospital’s disinfectant. Mnie’s throat tightened suddenly. After a moment, she calmly replied, “I’ll handle George myself.” She paused before adding, “I won’t let the same thing happen again.”


    Eugene’s eyebrows twitched slightly. “It better be that way.”


    Mnie turned and walked slowly toward her grandfather’s ward, not wanting to make any abrupt


    movements.


    After seeing Mnie leave, Eugene lowered his gaze and looked expressionlessly at his right hand. He slowly moved his wrist and then unbuttoned his cufflinks. After adjusting them, he turned around and walked away briskly.


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