---- Chapter 6 If Ross were willing to believe me and investigate the kidnapping, he would've found the truth. However, he never took this matter to heart. The healer didn't know what I went through, but he frowned and reminded me, "This young lady's condition is severe. Not only has she suffered physically, but emotionally as well. You need to give her more attention and care." Ross felt a piercing pain in his heart. Ross dejectedly agreed with the healer, then sent me to the ward. I lay on the bed, then turned away to look toward the window emotionlessly. Seeing how I was no longer as happy and lively as before, Ross' gaze was filled with heartache and regret. He sat awkwardly beside my bed, then said gently, ---- "Jenny, don't worry, I'll definitely punish those two who hurt you. Please... just stop ignoring me, okay?" It had been a long time since he'd spoken to me in such a coaxing tone. My thoughts suddenly drifted to memories long buried. It was back when Stella was still alive. Stella loved cakes, so Ross would bring different cakes every time he visited her. One day, Stella and I pretended to fight over a piece of blueberry cake to tease him. Neither of us was willing to give in, as we both wanted the first bite. He helplessly stared at the cake in his hands and hesitated. Later, I couldn't bear to continue troubling him, so I gave Stella the cake. Stella laughed out loud, as she rarely saw him in ---- such an expression. She felt as if that cake tasted better than usual. Ismiled helplessly, eating the small piece that Stella gave me. At that moment, Ross quietly leaned toward me and said in my ear, "Next time, I'll always let you have the first bite whenever we have cake together. Jenny, don't be angry with me, okay?" I looked into the usually cold Alpha's now tender eyes. There was a rare gentleness in his tone, afraid that I'd get angry. My heart softened instantly, and I gave hima solemn nod. Yet, I could no longer say that it was all good anymore. I stopped answering him and then just closed my eyes in exhaustion. Seeing that I no longer responded to him with my