?<strong>Chapter 463:</strong>


    The nurse, with her usual bluntness, didn’t hesitate to ask Joelle, “So, what’s your opinion of me?”


    “You’re amazing, a real lifesaver. My brother’s lucky to have you around.”


    The nurse knew Joelle was just being polite, but her instincts told her that if she was going to make a move, she’d have to take the first step. How could things progress if she stayed quiet?


    After the nurse left the room, Joelle turned to Katherine, who had been sitting there, lost in thought.


    “So, are you really done with Shawn?”


    “There was never anything between us to begin with,” Katherine replied.


    “If you say so,” Joelle muttered.


    On the television, Adrian had just finished his speech. Joelle found herself pping along with the crowd, only to realize a momentter that she wasn’t actually there. She chuckled at her absent-mindedness.


    Adrian, stepping off the stage, handed his speech notes to Can, who quickly passed him his phone. Without hesitation, Adrian dialed Joelle’s number, eager to give her an update. “Joelle, what are you up to?”


    The camera continued to follow Adrian, capturing every move as he made the call. Now, the whole nation could see just how much Adrian cared for her.


    With a yful grin, Joelle teased, “Oh, just watching a handsome guy.”


    Adrian’s expression darkened instantly. “What guy?”


    “The guy who just gave a speech on TV.”


    It took a moment for Adrian to catch on, but when he did, his face softened, and a tender light filled his eyes. “I’m done here. I’ll be back soon.”


    “Okay, take care!”


    “Wait for me.”


    “I will,” Joelle replied, feeling a bit bashful under Katherine’s gaze. Her ears turned red as shyness crept in, making Katherine shift ufortably in her seat.


    When the call ended, Katherine smirked and said, “Is all that really necessary? You two see each other every day, and it’s only been a few hours. Honestly!”


    “You just don’t understand what it’s like to be head over heels in love!” Joelle retorted.


    Katherine suddenly realized how long it had been since she’d felt that kind of connection. Joelle’s whirlwind romance had captured the hearts of the nation. After all the ups and downs, things had finally settled into a peaceful rhythm for her.


    But what about Katherine?


    Love was the spice that gave life its vor, and she was beginning to crave a little seasoning in her own life. That evening, back at her apartment, Katherine noticed her old phone lying forgotten on the table.


    On a whim, she plugged it in to charge and scrolled through it, logging into WhatsApp. A conversation with Frankie was buried in the clutter of old chats.


    To her surprise, it seemed that Frankie had removed her from his contacts when they’d stopped talking.


    Katherine hadn’t used this ount in years. After switching phones, she had never bothered to check it. Yet here it was, preserved like a fossil from another time.


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