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Blair clearly wasn’t reassured. He insisted, “No, I’ll feel better if I take you myself.”
Seeing his determination, Diane’s eyes shifted. “Winnie’s still here. Stay with her. I’ll be fine. Didn’t I come here alone earlier?”
Hearing this, Blair hesitated.
Thinking of Winnie, he relented. “Alright then. I’ll have Corey take you.”
Diane felt an inexplicable flutter seeing Blair so concerned, but since she needed to meet Elvin, she insisted, “Okay, relax. I’ll keep texting you. Don’t worry so much.”
Blair said nothing more but still escorted Diane to the taxi. Only after watching it drive off did he turn back toward the hospital.
Once inside the taxi, Diane told the driver, “Just pull over up ahead. I’ll give you a hundred bucks.”
Hearing such an offer, the driver naturally agreed.
After getting out, Diane opened Elvin’s contact on Whatsapp. She typed in the chat box. “Elvin, free to come out for a chat?”
After sending the message, Diane walked back toward the hospital.
The night was deep, and walking alone outside wasn’t safe for her.
Returning to the hospital was the sensible choice.
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She didn’t go to the inpatient ward. Instead, she sat down in the hospital courtyard, waiting for Elvin’s reply.
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Meanwhile, after carrying Bianca back to her room, Elvin had planned. to comfort her properly.
But before he could speak, Bianca said first: “Elvin, I want to shower.”
Hearing this, Elvin froze. He stared blankly at Bianca, trying to detect any hint of strangeness in her expression.
But her eyes were smiling, as if she didn’t mind Blair leaning against Diane earlier.
Elvin didn’t ask further. He quickly stood up saying, “Alright, I’ll run the bath for you.”
After preparing the bath, he fetched pajamas and undergarments for Bianca.
With everything ready, Elvin returned to the hospital bed. “Let me carry you there,” he told Bianca.
Bianca watched Elvin bustling about, touched by his efforts.
Now he wanted to carry her? Her cheeks flushed. “Elvin, I can walk,” she protested.
Elvin hesitated briefly before silently withdrawing his hands.
He wouldn’t force her. If she refused his help, he’d respect it. Bianca slowly entered the bathroom and locked the door.
Standing outside, Elvin heard the lock click and smiled.
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A genuinely happy smile.
Soon, water sounds echoed from the bathroom.
Fearing Bianca might catch cold, Elvin waited by the door holding her
coat.
About half an hour later, Bianca emerged.
A towel wrapped her hair, fuzzy pajamas covering her body.
Winter had arrived, bringing chilly nights.
Seeing her, Elvin rushed forward, draping the coat around her. “Cold, baby?”
Bianca shook her head gently. “Not at all,” she replied softly.
Noticing her smiling eyes, Elvin’s heart warmed.
Guiding her to sit on the bed, he said, “I’ll dry your hair.”
Bianca meant to decline, but Elvin had already fetched the hairdryer.
He moved tirelessly, shedding all aristocratic airs, treating Bianca like a cherished child.
Watching him orbit the room felt surreal to Bianca.
Why would someone so proud humble himself for her?
Throughout the hairdrying, this question haunted Bianca without
answer.
After putting the dryer away, Elvin spoke again.
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As Bianca prepared to lie down, he stopped her. “Sit awhile. I’ll be right back.”
He disappeared into the bathroom.
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Moments later, he returned carrying a basin of steaming water. Placing it at Bianca’s feet, he explained, “A Spa soak helps colds. Sweat it out tonight, you’ll recover faster.”
When Bianca almost mentioned the lack of scientific proof, Elvin preempted her: “Just hearsay, I know. You’re the doctor here–I’m overstepping. Even if it doesn’t cure the cold, soaking eases you into sleep.”
