When Abby fell asleep, Brian came outside with Diana. He closed the door slowly and carefully, not wanting to make any sound that might disturb Abby.

Even these small gestures continued to make Diana happy.

"When did she wake up?" Brian asked.

"About an hour and a half ago."

"What did the doctor say?"

"He said Abby needs to stay in the hospital for a few days to monitor her condition. After that, she can go home, and everything should be completely normal."

Brian was still frightened. He held Diana's hands and asked again and again about the details of Abby's condition.

Eventually, Diana got impatient with answering the same questions.

"Alright, enough with the interrogation! What's going on with you?"

"I just really love you two," Brian answered sincerely.

Diana looked at him. Something about his presence made her feel warm and safe.

***

"Diana, I know who did it," Brian said suddenly.

"Who?" Diana gazed at him, holding her breath.

Brian held Diana's hand. He had a firm grip, so Diana was unable to back away.

"I will do what I have to do," Brian said gently. He was unwilling to let Diana have anything to do with those villains.

Diana's heart was beating fast.

"This is my business too, let me help!" she insisted.

"But I don't want you to be in danger again."

Diana raised her head to look Brian in the eye.

"I can't handle the fear that I might lose you," Brian repeated. He then took Diana in his arms in an intimate embrace.

Though Diana was shy, given the feeling between them at that moment, she offered little resistance.

"I am stronger than you imagine, you know," Diana said quietly.

"I know, but I still want to protect you."

"What are you doing?" Diana asked.

"Diana, do you trust me?' Brian gazed at her with a serious expression.

Diana nodded silently.

"Umm, excuse me…" an embarrassed voice interrupted their intense conversation.

Diana jumped out of Brian's arms and saw Chaney looking at them with a smile.

Brian was annoyed at the disturbance, though for once held his tongue.

"I brought you guys some food. You must be hungry." Chaney laid out the food on the table for them.

It was true; Brian hadn't eaten anything since waking up. Now, smelling the food, he felt rather hungry. But he noticed that Chaney had only prepared two portions of food. Assuming they must be for Diana and Chaney, Brian got up to get some food for himself.

To his surprise, Chaney stopped him. "Where are you going? Aren't you hungry?"

Chaney put the fork in Brian's hand. "You have something to eat. I ate already."

Still surprised, Brian took the fork and turned to the food on the table.

"So, where is Abby?" Chaney asked.

"She just fell asleep," Diana answered.

"Take this. You can feed her when she wakes up." Chaney took out a bowl of porridge. Abby couldn't eat solid food after the surgery.

Once Brian finished his food, Chaney turned to him.

"Come outside with me for a moment. I need to talk with you."

"No."

"Well, if you don't come and talk to me, I will be taking Diana to France tomorrow."

Brian was nervous. He shot up from the bed.

"Why?"

"Because Abby was hurt. If I tell Mr. Anderson about the car accident, he will definitely bring Diana and Abby back to France."

"You bastard…" Brian cursed. "Let's take this outside then."

The two men left the room, leaving Diana unable to hear what they discussed. She knew Chaney's personality; he would never start a fight over something like this. As for Brian, he would fight anyone for Abby.

"So, why did you wanna talk out here?" Brian complained.

"I am leaving," Chaney said.

"Where are you going?"

"France. Things here have been arranged pretty well. Now I need to go back to check other business back there," Chaney answered. He would have been in France already if it weren't for the accident. His parents had called many times during the last two days. Now he had to go back.

Brian was elated. "Great! Now I can be with Diana without your interference."

Judging from what Brian had done in the past days, Chaney had come to the conclusion that he was a trustworthy man. With Brian at their side, Diana and Abby would be safe.

"If you make Diana sad, I will come back and take her away," Chaney said determinedly.

"I promise you won't have to do that," Brian replied.

Finally, Diana saw the two of them walk back.

"What were you discussing?" she asked curiously.

Chaney smiled at her and said, "Diana, I am leaving for France."

"What? When?"

"Tomorrow."

"So soon?" Diana couldn't help raising her voice; she would miss Chaney if he left.

"They have called me to go back many times. I have to go."

"And I can't even take you to the airport. Abby…"

Chaney interrupted her and smiled, "It's okay. Abby needs you. Goodbye, Diana." He didn't wish to make it an emotional goodbye, so he left quickly down the corridor to the elevator.

That night, Brian slept on the bench outside Abby's room to make sure that no one could get in.

The next morning, Diana woke up and wanted to buy some breakfast for Abby in the canteen.

She opened the door and found Brian lying outside.

Brian was woken by the sound of Diana leaving and was awake in an instant, his eyes alert for danger.

"Did you sleep here last night?" Diana was shocked.

Brian nodded. Seeing Diana's surprise, he laughed, "Do you feel sorry for me?"

"Nope. I don't know what you are talking about." Diana walked past him down the corridor, pretending not to care.

When they arrived at the canteen, Diana asked Brian to find a place to sit. And then she went to buy breakfast.

She came back with several plates of food on a large tray. She picked out those for Abby and put down the rest for Brian.

"Here, take it."