Chapter 2: I Am Her Husband
"Miss Elsher, you can't sleep?"
"...yes."
Lariette blankly stared at the nurse who appeared that midnight. The young lady in the white uniform came to check on her.
The entire private ward was only illuminated by the faint light strips installed on the edges of the ceiling.
Madeline stayed with Lariette despite being told to go home, eager to accompany her. The former disappeared outside, saying she needed to return a call.
Lariette assumed the call was from Madeline's mother who resided abroad. After all, it was already midnight here.
"You need plenty of rest, Miss Elsher," said the nurse, her voice mirroring her smile, "You've gone through so much today, even losing so much blood."
Lariette quietly listened to the nurse. Her eyes followed the latter's movements.
"We lacked blood packs today. Have you heard of the accident at the tunnel? Luckily, that gentleman was around when you're brought in. He offered to donate his blood."
"...a gentleman?"
Lariette's voice was too low even in the quiet ward. The nurse gathered her items before holding the metal tray in one hand, her eyes looking at the former.