Janet had a ton of questions, but she couldn't utter a single word. She could only turn her face away from Brandon, silently wiping the tears from her eyes.
As soon as Janet was wheeled into the ward for treatment, Brandon informed Beal and Johanna.
Johanna couldn't remember how many times Janet had been hospitalized over the past six months.
She felt both sorry and worried for her daughter. Naturally, she wasn't planning to be nice with Brandon any longer.
The doctor was carefully treating Janet's back. Standing in the corner of the room, Brandon's eyes were fixed on the numerous blisters on Janet's smooth skin. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Will it scar?"
Brandon bit his lower lip tightly. He'd never forgive himself if Janet's skin scarred as a result of her protecting him.
The doctor replied honestly, "There are two areas here with second degree burns. There'll be traces left, more or less."
After a long silence, Brandon looked at Janet again and murmured hoarsely, "Thanks for saving me."
It was the first time that Brandon had thanked Janet so sincerely.
But she didn't like it.
He treated her too distantly.
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