Mia said, “That’s fine, too! But at least freshen up and grab something to eat at the cafeteria! You’ll need your strength if you want to look after Ella!”

Zoe nodded. Then, she lowered her head and ran her fingers over Ella’s hand, feeling reluctant to leave her.

Turning around, Mia was beside herself with sorrow.

…

Zoe freshened up and went to the cafeteria on the second floor. She was in front of the elevator when she heard someone calling her name.

Turning to look, she saw Cecil. Wearing a lab coat, he leaned on the window in the hallway. It was opened, allowing the winds to tousle his hair and bring out the melancholy air about him.

It looked like he hadn’t slept the entire night.

Cecil was the medical director of the hospital. He could pull some weight around here. She was well aware that he helped a lot in Ella’s case. So, she decided to go over and thank him.

He stared at her intensely.

She was a lot slimmer now. He could see her shoulders shaking slightly, but she was