Their friendship hit a wall the moment Sabrina confessed.


    Before, a simple hug between them was no big deal. But now that everything was out in the open, James felt really ufortable even thinking about touching Sabrina.


    He stepped back, trying to hide how nervous he was.


    "Why are you acting all scared? I''m just joking." Sabrinaughed, finding his reaction funny.


    James cleared his throat and forced a smile. "Don''t joke like that. It freaksout.'' || "Alright, alright. It''ste, you should head home," Sabrina said with her usual yful wink. "Otherwise, your future wife might start worrying." Thinking of Esther made James smile. "Okay, take care. We''ll visit you again soon." Sabrina nodded and waved him off with a hint of annoyance. "Just go. Don''t disturb my rest." She turned andy down. As James was about to close the door, he heard her low voice.


    "Would you have likedif Esther wasn''t in the picture?" "No, I wouldn''t." "Okay, goodnight. I''m going to sleep now." Sabrina curled up under her nket, tears slipping out despite herself.


    * The next day, Pearl went to meet ude as they had nned.


    ude was already waiting for her e at the hospital entrance, greeting her with a smile. "You seem just as curious about the investigation results as I am, Miss Pearl belongs to englishS Content "Obviously Pearl gave him a sarcastic look. When he grinned confidently, she couldn''t help vel.n teasing him, "Feeling lucky today, Mister ude?"  ?wHis smile vanished, remembering the argument he had with Sabrina that Pearl had witnessed.


    "You have a sharp tongue, Miss Pearl." ude gritted his teeth and red at her. Then, he smiled and walked into the hospital.


    Pearl followed him.


    In the investigation room, the duty doctor greeted Pearl warmly. She was already a familiar sight there.


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    "Back for another investigation, Miss Pearl?" For sreason, Pearl felt a sudden tickle in her nose at his words and touched it, feeling a bit embarrassed.


    udeughed, enjoying a small moment of payback.


    Ignoring him, Pearl got down to business. "Doctor, could you do us a favor and speed up the process?" The doctor winked at Pearl. "How about this, Miss Pearl? I''ll pull strings for you? Cback two hourster, and I tell you the result of the investigation."  ?wPearl thanked him, and the doctor turned to ude. "Is this young man your brother? You both look great." The doctor''s attempt at small talk made Pearl nce at ude. She frowned and responded, "Is it that obvious?" "You guys do look alike. But Miss Pearl, your features are more delicate." ude leaned against the door and smiled. "It looks like we don''t need this investigation." Privacy