Chapter 17: Patience
I know he’s a busy man, and we agreed that I should focus on recovering and preparing for my upcoming treatments... but it’s been days since I last spoke to him.
Anna frowned, absentmindedly biting down on the edge of her dessert fork—only to flinch as a sharp jolt of pain shot through her teeth.
It had been nearly a week since William had proposed their partnership in her quest for revenge, yet in all that time, she hadn’t seen him once. Instead, only his assistant, Daniel Reid, had been visiting her daily.
Not that it was a bad arrangement. In fact, Daniel had proven himself to be diligent and dependable, overseeing her treatments and procedures while also ensuring she was as comfortable as possible. He had a way of handling things with quiet efficiency, and Anna had noticed his attentiveness.
He seems like a good man, she thought, spearing a piece of peeled apple with her fork before bringing it to her lips. As she chewed, she listened to the soft rustling of Daniel arranging freshly bought flowers nearby. He always tries to lift my mood with lighthearted conversation... and he never forgets the little things that make my stay here easier.
Lost in thought, she hadn’t realized her head had unconsciously turned in Daniel’s direction. Though the bandages had been removed, a soft cotton mask still covered her eyes, ensuring a smooth healing process before her upcoming surgery.
Daniel hesitated mid-movement, his eyes lingering on her face as if searching for a reaction. Finding none, he eventually plucked a small box of candy from the bedside table and stepped closer.
"Is something bothering you, Mrs. Hyde?"
Anna’s fingers tensed around her fruit plate, a chill creeping up her spine at the sound of that name. Mrs. Hyde.