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    The nurse finished speaking and exited, leaving behind an awkward silence that filled the room.

    The difort Katelyn felt now surpassed the initial awkwardness of her first meeting with Vincent to discuss their joint venture.

    Katelyn could barely bring herself to look at Vincent, wishing she could disappear under the covers. Speaking from beneath them, she said, “It would be best if Samuel or anyone else handled this, Mr. Adams. You don’t have to do this yourself.”

    The thought of Vincent shopping for sanitary products was simply beyond herfort zone. It was more terrifying than any horror film.

    Vincent’s face showed no reaction. “I understand. Rest for now.” With those words, he left.

    Once she was sure Vincent was well away, Katelyn peeked out from under the covers and exhaled a sigh of relief. She touched her chest, soothing her racing heart, still feeling a bit dizzy.

    Having her period while being sick and in the hospital felt like a stroke of bad luck.

    Vincent returned, setting the bag down in front of Katelyn and saying in a deep voice, “Check if there’s anything else you need.”

    Katelyn looked at the bag in surprise.

    “Mr. Adams, did you pick up one of every type from the store?”

    “You normally use,” Vincent exined with a slight frown, admitting he was unfamiliar with such products and had just made his first purchase of them.

    Standing before the colorful array of items, he had been overwhelmed by the vast number of brands, sizes, and types avable. With no clear choice, he ended up selecting one of each type. Despite receiving many curious nces at the checkout, it didn’t bother him in the slightest.

    Katelyn found herself speechless for a moment. She shifted her gaze from the sanitary pads to Vincent’s earnest expression and asked, “Mr. Adams, did you actually go to the store yourself to buy these?”

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    Vincent nodded and said, “Yes, I did. If there’s anything else you need, just tell me. It’s no trouble at all.”

    Katelyn was at a loss for words again. What else could she do? She still felt the urge to find somewhere to hide, but the cramps in her abdomen were worsening, making it difficult for her to even lift the covers and get out of bed.

    Vincent instinctively moved to assist her, but he hesitated and withdrew his hand instead. He then left the room, giving Katelyn some privacy.

    This gesture allowed Katelyn to feel a slight ease in her tension. She was breaking out in a sweat from the pain, her lower back throbbing as if it were about to break. Her menstrual pain was unusually intense this time,pounded by recent stress and neglect of her health, especially due to the issues with Neil.

    Katelyn had just exited the bathroom when the nurse came back in, carrying a fresh set of hospital clothes.

    “Miss Bailey, Mr. Adams sent me with a clean set of clothes for yourfort,” the nurse said.

    Katelyn managed a grateful smile and nodded. “Thank you.” She leaned against the bed, massaging her abdomen to soothe the stabbing pains.

    Her eyes caught the neatly folded clothes on her bed, and it struck her why she and Vincent worked so well together. He always kept a distance yet showed genuine concern and attentiveness.

    Vincent was remarkably attentive, often catching the small details Katelyn might miss and addressing them in advance.

    Initially, anyone would notice Vincent’s striking looks. However, once Katelyn became acquainted with him, she found that his physical appearance was overshadowed by his character, sharp intellect, and rational judgment.

    It was clear why Vincent was often dubbed the most eligible bachelor in Granville.

    Katelyn held her belly and adjusted herself to a morefortable position.

    As she braced herself for the wait until she could leave, the door to her hospital room swung open once more.

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