Aphatsara, as usual, came to find Jindarat at this time of day, but today there was a slight change. When she pushed open the door to the room and entered, a girl appeared at the desk standing next to Jindarat, one hand resting on the table while the other hand was wrapped around Jindarat's shoulder in a very intimate manner. The two of them were so focused on the documents in Jindarat's hands that they didn't notice Aphatsara's appearance.

"Doctor Jade." Only when Aphatsara called out, Jindarat's attention left the documents in her hand. When Prapatsara saw someone else appear, she quickly removed her hand from Jindarat's shoulder.

"Sorry for not noticing, Mali."

"It's okay, I know you are busy. And this is..." In response to Jindarat, Aphatsara's eyes now looked at Prapatsara who was standing next to Jindarat. From the way she dressed to her temperament, it could tell that this girl had a not-so-ordinary background. Adding to her beautiful appearance and the sweet scent of an Omega, the way Prapatsara appeared next to Jindarat was really hard for others not to think much of them.

"You can call me Sara, I'm an acquaintance, very close to Countess Jindarat. And you are..." Prapatsarareplied, her eyes swept over Aphatsara and then smiled, which she couldn't understand the hidden meaning behind.

"Mali, is the patient I saved. She is currently taking a short-term nursing course here. And this is Sara, she is..."

"Is the one who is very close to Jindarat, didn't I say that?" Jindarat originally wanted to say that Prapatsara was her cousin, but was stopped by Prapatsara, who wanted to hide their true relationship from Aphatsara. Hearing what Prapatsara had just said, Aphatsara also nodded in understanding, she couldn't help but see that there was a hint of sadness in the depths of her own eyes.

As usual, they had lunch together, but today, Prapatsara's appearance also made everything change a bit. Prapatsara almost took up all of Jindarat's attention as she continuously made gestures to attract attention. Jindarat still treated Prapatsara like normal, like cousins would treat each other. But those who didn't know the truth about their relationship, they saw it from a different perspective.

"What's wrong? Didn't Doctor Jindarat have lunch with you today? Why are you looking so upset?"

Thanita, because she didn't come to eat with them today, didn't know what happened during lunch. She only saw Aphatsara return with a gloomy look, no longer having her usual cheerfulness. Thanita could tell that something unpleasant had happened to her. And Thanita, who had always cared for Aphatsara, couldn't help but ask when she saw Aphatsara was in a bad mood.

"It's not like that, Nita. It's just... that's all."

Seeing that Aphatsara didn't seem to want to reveal anything, while still with a troubled look, sitting with her chin in her hand, Thanita just sighed and didn't ask any more even though she couldn't stop wondering.

"Why was Mali's eyes like that at that time?"

Jindarat was currently examining the patient, but in her mind she kept remembering the look in Aphatsara's eyes that contained something. But even though she was distracted, Jindarat still tried to calm herself down, to complete her task, even as she kept thinking about Aphatsara. Although Aphatsara tried to avoid it, Jindarat still noticed that those beautiful eyes contained a bit of sadness mixed with disappointment.

As for why Aphatsara had those emotions, Jindarat still couldn't explain. But even so, deep down, seeing Aphatsara like that made her feel heartbroken.

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The departure date for the mobile medical team trip also went as planned, all those participating in this trip were present on time. And the appearance of Prapatsara was an unexpected change as a volunteer. Although Aphatsara did not want to think about it, the thought that Prapatsara joined the trip just to be with Jindarat.

Before the mobile team left, Phupha and Thatree, both of them also came to see Aphatsara off along with Thanita. Thatree was Thanita's younger brother, no one would question it, but Phupha's presence made people wonder why. Especially when he showed great concern for Aphatsara, this happened to be noticed by Jindarat. Unpleasant feelings rose in her heart, causing her to clench her fists when she saw Phupha trying to hold Aphatsara's hand but was pushed away as a clear rejection.

At the mobile medical team's stop, the first day of the trip was for them to set up camp in the forest so they could sleep for two nights. Tents were set up, and the area for medical examination and treatment was also arranged under the coordination of the team, local leaders, and volunteers. By the afternoon, everything was finished, and food was also prepared by Aphatsara, Thanita, and two other nurses. In addition, Prapatsara also helped, which made Aphatsara, despite feeling repelled, she still had to politely accept her help.

"This stir-fried pork is delicious. Jade, please eat more." Prapatsara said, and took more food for Jindarat, still acting intimately, as though there was nothing unusual about it. Some people in the group even saw it and secretly hid their laughter. As for Aphatsara, she absolutely did not want to see these actions even when it was right in front of her eyes, and turned away.

"Mali's food is always delicious." and Jindarat recognized the familiar taste, knowing whose hand had made it. Of course Aphatsara also heard these words, her sadness was somewhat eased when she heard them but did not completely disappear.

Because she is an Omega, Prapatsara could not sleep in the same tent as Jindarat, perhaps this was the only moment in the day that the two of them could not be together. But even so, before going to sleep, they still continued to meet each other as Prapatsara now sat on the large root sticking out of the ground of an ancient tree, with Jindarat sitting next to her.

"That girl Mali, she seems to like you."

After observing for so long, Prapatsara finally dared to draw a final conclusion for her doubts . Ever since Aphatsara stepped into Jindarat's hospital room, Prapatsara had had that suspicion. That was why she tried to hide her blood relationship with Jindarat, mainly to see Aphatsara's reaction.

"How do you know that?"

"I just noticed carefully. Didn't you see that in Mali's eyes, she looked at you very differently? The way she looked at me was even more telling, because it gave me the feeling that Mali didn't like me but didn't show it. She didn't like me because she was jealous of me because of you."

From Prapatsara's explanations, Jindarat also began to remember little by little and indeed there was nothing wrong with what Prapatsara had just said. But even if Aphatsara really liked her, and someone had said it but it wasn't her, Jindarat still couldn't be completely sure. And she herself had to wonder about her own feelings when loving someone was something she had never experienced in her life.

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"Patcha, can I talk to you about something?"

After being persuaded by Arlene, Chalida finally found the time to talk to Patcharee about her marriage to Thotsawat. The pregnancy was growing, which required her to address the matter as soon as possible.  And in fact, when she discovered the pregnancy, Chalida had asked Patcharee about aborting the child. But Patcharee chose not to do so, because she could not be cruel to her own bloodline, as the child was also half hers.  And Patcharee still had a small belief that Kanthika would return one day.

"About the baby, right?"

"Partly. I...actually, I want you to break off your engagement with Viscount Thotsawat. The fact that you...the fact that you lost your virginity can actually be hidden. But the baby growing bigger every day is something that cannot be hidden." Chalida tried to speak as quickly as possible, as her words had to remind Patcharee of her pain and her heart felt a pang.

"I know, Maprang. I know and I've had that intention for a long time, but what reason should I use so that no one suspects, I...I still can't think of it."

"Thotsawat has kept you waiting for so long without any sign of wanting to get married. That's enough to call off the engagement. Your youth isn't infinite, so why do you have to keep waiting?"

Hearing what Chalida said, Patcharee also nods to show that she understood and had also made the decision to break off the engagement. Her hand was now placed on her belly as if wanting to feel the life forming there. Perhaps after breaking off the engagement, Patcharee will find the right time to leave Phrajanthara, quietly letting this child be born. Only in that way, the Witsakul family's honor will not be ruined, and also so that she won't have to be cruel to her own blood.

Hearing what Chalida said, Patcharee also nodded to show that she understood and had also made the decision to break off the engagement. Her hand was now placed on her belly as if wanting to feel the life forming there. Perhaps after breaking off the engagement, Patcharee would find the right time to leave Phrajanthara, quietly letting this child be born. Only in that way would the Witsakul family's honor remain intact, and she would not have to be cruel to her own blood.

"Lady Patcharee has suffered too much. But rest assured that Her Royal Highness will return here very soon. And even if it costs me my life, I must protect them, and protect Maprang."