Wayne Don chuckled as Adriel River walked over and patted his head, "You're tougher. Big brother prefers you."
Wayne glanced at Young Master Bates and noticed his strained expression of suppressed pain. He quietly asked, "Young Master Bates, does it hurt?"
Noah Bates's figure stiffened, as though he couldn't believe Wayne would show concern for him. After a pause, he replied dryly, "It's fine…"
How had the communication between father and son become so barren?
Afterward, the group fell into silence. During this time, Violet Don almost completely ignored Noah Bates—perhaps because his reckless driving had caused their injuries, and she harbored resentment. However, she hadn't considered the truth hidden behind this event.
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Wayne Don was discharged after a week following his follow-up examination, while Noah Bates remained hospitalized. On this day, Wayne came by to pack his things, and Noah handed him a USB drive.