In short, it was mind games played between two extremely intelligent people.

''Your company is investigating into the matter. I know that a lot of people are suspecting that I did something to you because of how complicated our family is…''

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''You don't have to worry about that. I will personally tell the company to drop the charges. They won't pursue this anymore. Mr. Daniel, if you want to consult me on the project, feel free to contact me anytime. I feel a little tired and need to rest''

''Alright. I will make a draft of the proposal and send it to you. Mimi, let's go''

''Little sister, don't forget to take the basket of fruits back. I think you need it more than I do''

''I don't need it. Threw it away, I don't care'' Mimi picked her purse and turned to Dindin. ''Let's go''

''Bye, Natalie''

''By, Mr. Song'' Natalie smiled and bowed. She watched them leave the ward and her face gradually turned cold.

''Mrs. Sun… are you alright?''

''Mm''

''Just now, I was worried so I sent a message to Mr. Sun…''

''Ssh'' Natalie said softly before she turned towards the flower and pointed at it. The guard immediately understood what she met and frowned.

''It's alright. You can go out and be on guard. I want to rest a little''

''Yes, Mrs. Sun''

When the man went to open the door, he saw Detective Wales.

''Hi, I am Detective Wales, here to see Natalie Jun''

When Natalie heard her name, she turned to the door and saw Detective Wales.

''Detective Wales, what are you doing here?''

Detective Wales walked inside as he spoke. ''Such an unwelcoming tone for me? Natalie, I came here as soon as I heard you were hospitalised and this is how you treat me?''

''My apologies, I was just surprised to see you. we haven't seen each other in a while''

''How are you feeling?'' Detective Wales asked as he went closer to look at the flowers, ''A cactus plant. It is known for its fresh fragrance and also helps to purify the air in a room. Who gave them to you?'' he looked at the inside of the plant.

''Don't touch it. This was given to me by my stepfather. It means a lot to me'' Natalie held Detective Wales' hand when he tried to put his hand inside the pot. Natalie looked at the bug attached to the plant and smiled.

She had guessed right. Daniel Song was suspicious of her.

''I didn't know you were close to your stepfather? He even brought you a cactus plant?'' Wales looked at Natalie with a suspicious gaze.

''Mm, we weren't close but he is doing what he can to bring me and my mother together. I should also do my part. Who knows, maybe I will be happier then''

Wales looked at Natalie and chuckled. He cocked his brows at her, trying to read her mind but Natalie remained nonchalant. She didn't show much emotions in her eyes.

''How is work at the station? You must be very busy'' Natalie turned towards her bed as she asked.

''We are busy but you are my friend. I should come and see how you are doing'' Wales followed her to the bed, ''let me help you''

Wales lifted Natalie up and was about to put her on the bed when the door opened and Mikael walked in.

''What are you doing with my wife?'' Mikael asked as he hurried over. Wales placed Natalie on the bed and turned to look at Mikael.

His gaze seemed to tell him, 'she is my cousin, what would I possibly be doing with her?'

''Natie, are you alright? I heard Daniel Song came here?'' Mikael asked as he covered Natalie up with the sheets.

Wales who was behind him pinched Mikael and gave him a subtle look. Mikael stopped asking and changed the topic.

''Who brought you this plant?''

''My stepfather brought it. Mikael, he hopes that I can mend the relationship between my mother and myself. I accepted to take part in the project''

''But…'' Mikael stopped and turned to Wales.

''Detective Wales, do you mind having a word with me outside?'' Mikael asked.

….

On the other side, Daniel who was about to drive his car out of the underground parking paused and looked at his phone which was connected to the bug in the cactus plant. His lips curved up into an unpleasant arc.

Daniel dialled a number on his phone. ''I want to know what kind of relationship Detective Wales has with Natalie and Mikael Sun''

He hung up and started the car, driving out of the hospital.

….

''What are you going to discuss without me? Do the two of you have a secret that I can't know about?''

''It's nothing, I've always wanted an autograph from your husband. I need to go to the station, so I might as well get the autograph before I leave''

''Such a superfluous excuse, I don't believe you. But, you can leave, I need to rest anyways. Mikael, don't keep long''

''Mm, I will be back soon'' Mikael kissed Natalie before going out with Wales.

....

Hospital staircase.

Mikael closed the door to the staircase before turning to face Wales.

''The plant has a bug in it. Daniel Song suspects that Natalie might have regained her memories of that year.

''I have a favour to ask you and I want the truth. Since this concerns my wife''

''Go ahead''

''Arrange a meeting with your aunt for me. there are some questions I need answers to and she is the only one who has them''

''Mm, I will do that. But you need to be careful. Daniel Song is very suspicious at the moment. I advise that you keep the bug there but warn everyone to be careful. If my guess is right, this won't be the only one he will plant. He will try to plant a spy around everyone connected or close to Natalie''

''I have that covered. I already anticipated that move. He is out for blood, especially now that I went for his warehouse. He incurred a lot of loses so he is very sensitive about it''

''So, you were really the one who did it? My aunt told me the only one capable of doing that was you but I didn't believe her''

''Daniel Song knows I am involved but he can't do anything because he doesn't have evidence''

''Ironically, he told the police to get off the case. He said he didn't want to investigate so the case was closed this morning''

''Let me know when you arrange the meeting with your aunt''

''I will do that''

…

Mikael returned to the ward and saw Natalie reading a book. He walked closer and st by her side.

''You are reading my script?''

''Mm, this is quite interesting. I want to watch this movie when it comes out''

''I will personally take you there to watch the first screening''

''Alright'' Natalie picked her phone and started typing. After a while, Mikael's phone buzzed and he took it out and looked at the message sent by Natalie.

''Daniel Song bugged the plant. He is suspicious of me''

''I know'' Mikael typed back.

''Don't worry, your capable husband got your back'' he sent another message.

''Mikael, can I ask you a question?'

''Yes, ask right away'

''I hope you are not keeping something away from me? I find your actions suspicious. If you are keeping something from me, I won't forgive you when I find out''

''I am indeed keeping something from you… but I am not the right person to tell you. Have you arranged to meet with your mother?'

''Right! I forgot. I arranged to meet with her but after coming to the hospital, I forgot. I will arrange another meeting with her soon''

''Mm, when you meet your mother the next time I want you to study her carefully. There are some things I can't tell you but you are a smart woman. I believe you will be able to figure it out and also handle it yourself'

''Mm. I will do that''

''Let's go back to chatting. If not, he will become suspicious again''

''Yes, roger!''

Natalie and Mikael both put their phones away and started chatting.

''The doctor said you can go home tomorrow. I will bring you home and make you something delicious to eat''

''I haven't eaten out in a while. Let's eat out''

''Yes, ma'am. I will be concluding the movie soon, let's go on a date once I am done''

''I will be busy a week from now. I accepted to take part in the project Daniel Song is proposing. I want to try and mend the estranged relationship between me and the Song family. I will get paid in addition''

''Whatever you do, I will support you. Take a nap, I will be here watching over you''

Natalie yawned. ''I suddenly feel tired. Don't go anywhere. I want to see you once I open my eyes''

''Yes, ma'am''