Chapter 93

Natalie hadn't expected to run into Jasper so early in the morning. Their eyes met. She had been frowning in pain, but now surprise flickered in her gaze. "Get in," Jasper said, his voice a mix of calm authority and slight hoarseness tinged with fatigue. After hesitating for a moment, Natalie opened the car door and entered. His tense lips relaxed slightly as she did, and he reminded her, "Buckle your seatbelt." She instinctively reached for the seatbelt on the side. Her left hand was injured, so she had to use her right one. However, her body still ached from the earlier collision, and what should have been a simple movement suddenly tugged at her injuries. She couldn't help but let out a pained gasp, her brows furrowing even more. "Are you hurt?" Jasper glanced at her, his usual stern demeanor evident. When he drove up to her, he had seen her limping and assumed she had fallen. He scanned her from head to toe but saw no apparent wounds. Natalie struggled to explain, feeling a