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At this critical moment, Bianca’s safety mattered above all else.
Why Elvin was at the Watts family home could wait.
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In the early hours, Bianca’s eyes fluttered open.
The sterile white ceiling of the hospital filled her vision, the sharp scent of disinfectant thick in her nose.
A sting on the back of her hand made her turn–she was hooked to an IV drip.
A soft voice beside her asked, “Bianca, you’re awake?”
It was Lynette.
Bianca turned toward the sound. Lynette sat by her right side, while an IV line ran into her left hand.
Bianca parted her dry lips, rasping out, “Sis–in–law.”
Her voice was hoarse and weak, eyes rimmed red.
Lynette gently touched Bianca’s forehead. “Your fever broke. Feeling any better?”
Bianca managed a faint smile. “Yeah, a little.”
As her mind cleared, Elvin’s voice echoed inexplicably in her thoughts.
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Had she really seen him in her bedroom?
Remembering Elvin, Bianca asked urgently, “Sis–in–law, where’s Elvin?”
Lynette seemed momentarily surprised by the question but answered. honestly: “He brought you here. But after your tests started and the IV was set, your brother called him away.”
Bianca grew anxious. “Sis–in–law, I need to see him.
If Elvin had brought her to the hospital, Elroy surely knew he’d been at the Watts home.
Given her brother’s temper, harsh words or even fists–were inevitable.
Worried for Elvin, she needed to see him.
Lynette dabbed the sweat from Bianca’s cheeks. “You’re still recovering. Don’t push yourself,” she soothed. “Your brother won’t lay
a hand on Elvin.”
Every inch of Bianca ached, her throat burning like knives were scraping it. Lynette’s reassurance brought some calm.
Elroy’s temper was volatile, yet he always heeded Lynette.
If she said no violence would happen, it likely wouldn’t.
Lying in the hospital bed, Bianca’s eyes reddened inexplicably, and tears rolled down.
Seeing her tears, Lynette asked with concern, “What’s wrong?”
As she spoke, she reached out to wipe the tears from the corner of
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Bianca’s eye.
Bianca felt a lump in her throat. She looked at Lynette and said, “Lynette, I kind of want to go home.”
She still hadn’t gotten over what happened during the day.
Seeing Bianca so upset, Lynette felt bad too. She gently stroked Bianca’s cheek and said, “Sweetie, once these couple of days are over, I’ll take you home.”
The doctor had just said that Bianca needed to stay in the hospital for a few days, and she could only be discharged once her fever broke and she finished the antibiotics.
Bianca didn’t argue. She nodded obediently and said, “Okay, I’ll listen to you, Lynette.”
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Lynette noticed Bianca’s lips were chapped. She smoothed her hair and said, “You lie down first. I’ll get you some hot water.”
These days, with the change of season, the temperature in Ylagos had dropped, and the flu was starting to spread.
Worried about Lynette, Bianca added, “Lynette, remember to wear a mask so you don’t catch it from me.”
Lynette responded, “Yes, I know. You rest first. I’ll be right back.”
Bianca hummed in agreement, lay back on the hospital bed, and closed her eyes.
Her body felt weak and sore, and her mind remained foggy.
Hazily, she seemed to have a dream where Elvin was beaten up by Elroy.
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When she opened her eyes again, Bianca was covered in sweat once
more.
Just then, footsteps sounded at the door.
Thinking it was Lynette, Bianca, too weak to turn over, asked with her back to the door, “Lynette, will Elroy really not hit Elvin?”
As the words fell, Bianca suddenly heard a low chuckle, followed by Elvin’s voice: “What?
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