Simon’s words were said deliberately for Mnie’s ears. It was not a sudden awakening of his


    conscience but rather Simon not wanting his friend, Eugene, to suffer at the hands of a woman.


    Just when he was about to tell Mnie about Eugene’s injury, she coldly replied, “Apologizing without


    even saying sorry? Is that what you call an apology?”


    Simon paused, his brows furrowing together as he looked at Mnie. “If that’s your attitude, we won’t


    ept it.”


    Simon’s expression changed as he gave Mnie a warning look.


    Timothy was infamous in Nava for being a troublemaker. He was raised abroad and only recently


    returned to the country. He was involved in an ident not too long ago that crippled the victim’s leg.


    Simon was about to warn Mnie to shut up when he heard a bang. Mnie mmed the door shut


    right in front of his face. It was the first time Simon had been treated like this, and his expression


    contorted.


    Back in the living room, Yvonne asked Mnie who hade, to which she calmly replied, “Simon


    said he came to apologize.”


    “He apologized?” Yvonne shook her head in disbelief. Mnie said, “That’s why I didn’t let them in.”


    The sudden encounter ruined their mood even though Xander kept insisting he was fine. Besides,


    Mnie did not want to stay on the mountain any longer. The closer she was to Eugene, the more


    worried she became about Merry.


    It was evening by the time Simon learned Mnie’s group had left.


    Simon pushed open Eugene’s room door. “They left in the afternoon.”


    Eugene was still working, his phone connected to an international call. He nced at Simon and then


    ended the call. “I know.” His window was facing the house, so he had seen them leave in the


    afternoon.


    Mnie was careful to support Xander by his side, protecting him as much as possible. She was afraid


    of him identally getting hurt again.


    Back in the city, Mnie immediately took Xander to the hospital for another check–up. She was not


    very confident in the clinic in the scenic area.


    Fortunately, the results showed no serious issues, but Xander would not be able to use his hand for a


    while. He also needed someone to take care of him.


    Oliver was standing to one side. He rubbed his nose as he said, “It’s not that I don’t want to help the


    boss; he doesn’t want me to help. He’s a bit of a clean freak. He won’t even go into the hot springs with


    us.


    Mnie looked at Xander, who shrugged helplessly. “It’s not a serious injury. I can still take care of


    myself.”


    Mnie decided to make soup for Xander every day. Since he nned to work on a project in Nava


    later, Xander rented a house a few days ago. It was in the same neighborhood as Mnie’s. It was


    very close, so Mnie would have no trouble delivering soup over after work.


    Back then, Mnie’s cooking skills were average at best, but she had improved after living alone in


    Nava and cooking for herself. Now, she could manage quite well.


    Merry was currently with Yvonne, who was babysitting her. When Mnie came over with the soup,


    she saw the little one sitting among a pile of new clothes, smiling happily. Yvonne was ying with her


    like she was a doll, changing her into one outfit after another.


    ? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    After watching them for a while, Mnie called Xander out to drink the soup. When she opened the


    thermos, a fragrant aroma wafted out.


    “Your cooking skills are good enough to open a restaurant,” Yvonne said in an exaggerated tone. She


    picked up


    her phone and recorded the soup, saying, “I’m going to make a New Year’s vlog.” Xander’s injury was


    not serious. After resting at home for about a week, he was almost fully recovered. As he had handed


    over all the studio’s matters, he was not busy anymore.