Chapter 18: Used And Kept
Nora's heart warmed. When was the last time she had been treated so kindly? Her hands shook and she lowered her head.
The staff misunderstood it as her fear. A warm hearted woman came forward and covered Nora's hands with hers.
"There, let me guide you." Nora nodded with her eyes glazing with unshed tears. As they collected her blood and wiped her other wounds. They all praised her for her bravery.
She felt embarrassed and scratched her cheeks as they all applauded for a foolish reason like taking the blood in the injection.
"Here, for your bravery." Nora looked at the small candy in the hand of a nurse who looked at Nora as if she was a child. Nora wanted to hide under her bed but as much as she was embarrassed, she took the candy and ate it instantly as if it was a rare delicacy.
Looking at the pure bliss and innocent smile on her face, the nurses could not help but smile warmly at her. Nora only wanted to leave a meek impression on them in the start so that she would be protected.
But she had never thought that it would go so well..
"Now you should rest. I will bring noodles for you. But do not tell Dr. Max about it. Alright?" the nurse who was scared before teased Nora.
Then they slowly left the room when the emergency bell rang. Nora shook her head as she looked at the wrapper in her hands. Suddenly she felt a chill on her neck and turned to see Alric standing at the door.