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Bianca took a bite of cake with her spoon, her smile widening. “Okay.”
That single word made Elvin’s hand slip. He pierced the orange peel.
Orange juice splattered, some landing on Bianca.
Seeing this, Davis quickly passed her tissues while shooting Elvin a look. “Elvin, what are you doing?
Trying to murder that orange? You got juice all over Sis.”
Hearing this, Elvin set the damp, damaged orange aside.
He wiped his hands clean with two tissues before leaning toward Bianca. “You alright?”
Bianca looked up at him, shaking her head with a faint smile. “I’m fine. Not that delicate.”
Seeing her smile and remembering her “okay” to Davis, Elvin thought maybe she was just feeling unwell.
That idea eased his mind.
Watching their tender exchange, Davis couldn’t resist commenting. “Sis, you’re a woman. You deserve to be cherished. If Elvin messes up, don’t let him off easy. Honestly, men need discipline. Otherwise, they’ll think they can get away with anything.”
Elvin glared at him. “Nobody thinks you’re mute.”
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Knowing he couldn’t win this argument, Davis turned to Bianca. “See, Sis? Men like him are just asking for discipline. You’ll have to train him properly later.”
Bianca watched their banter with an amused smile, playing along. But deep down, she understood everything perfectly.
She just couldn’t be bothered to expose it.
After all, Jenna would arrive soon. Then she wouldn’t need Elvin here anymore.
Elvin glared at Davis, who couldn’t keep his mouth shut, and even swatted him twice.
Davis pretended to be hurt and dodged behind Bianca Watts.
Afraid Davis might accidentally bump or hurt Bianca, Elvin snapped: “Get over here.”
Pressing close to Bianca, Davis snorted: “No way.”
Elvin rubbed his temples, showing early signs of irritation.
Seeing this, Bianca quickly intervened: “Mr. Davis, let’s play Strategy Board Game.”
Davis had just shown the Strategy Board Game set among his things.
Jenna had mentioned she’d arrive in an hour.
So Bianca figured playing games would pass the time.
Davis’s eyes lit up: “Sure! I’m unbeatable at Strategy Board Game. Don’t cry when you lose, sis.”
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Bianca smiled faintly: “I won’t.”
Truthfully, she used to be quite skilled at Strategy Board Game.
She just hadn’t played this little game in years.
Since Bianca initiated the game, Elvin stopped bothering Davis.
Soon Davis set up the board.
Bianca took white pieces, he took black.
She lost three consecutive games.
Though defeated, Davis hadn’t won easily either.
When the fourth game began, Elvin quietly rose from the bedside chair and sat beside Bianca.
Strategy Board Game seems simple, but requires real concentration.
Initially, Bianca and Davis were evenly matched.
But one wrong move could lose the game in the final stages.
Just as Davis was about to win again, Elvin reached over. Guiding Bianca’s hand, he placed her piece decisively.
His lips brushed against her ear as he murmured: “Here. Checkmate.”
That velvet voice vibrated through Bianca’s core.
For a heartbeat, she lost composure.
Masking her reaction, she calmly said: “Brilliant move.”
That single piece revived dead lines into living connections.
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Studying her profile, Elvin found himself lingering. Inhaling her scent, he grinned: “I’ve got more tricks. You’ll see.”
Davis complained at their blatant intimacy: “Unfair! You’re ganging up
on me!”
Elvin straightened up, chin lifted: “Get your own partner.”
“Where would I find one?” Davis grumbled. “Been single for ages!”
Seizing the chance, Elvin retorted: “And you’re proud? Planning to die alone?”
“Rather be alone than settle,” Davis said while clearing the board.
Suddenly, knocks echoed through the hospital room.
Bianca Watts knew it was Jenna Sawyer at the door and called out, “Come in.”
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