Noah hurriedly approached Vivian, whose head was surprisingly wrapped in thick layers of bandages. That's odd, he thought.
He recalled that he only saw injuries on Vivian's legs earlier. So where did this head injury come from?
Noah stared at her confoundedly but decided against asking.
"I'm fine," Vivian answered. Sensing Noah's confusion, she explained, "I thought that had only injured my leg at the time. I didn't notice that there was a serious head injury on me until now."
Vivian smiled faintly. This small act gave liveliness to her otherwise paled complexion from the surgery.
The nurse aiding her wore a uniform-like smile and explained, "Sir, this madam has just got out of a critical condition. We'll begin with the hospitalization procedures so that we can monitor her for a couple of days. If everything checks out, then she'll be out of here in no time."
"Alright, thank you." Noah and the nurse helped Vivian into her ward and onto her assigned bed. Once she was settled in, he left to complete the necessary forms and payments for the hospitalization procedures.
On his way, Noah ran into the nurse from the ambulance earlier.
"Sir, do you need some water?" The nurse cast a soft gaze, widening her eyes slightly in anticipation.
"No, thank you."
Noah wanted to walk past the nurse, but she blocked his path head-on.
"Sir, I don't think I've introduced myself yet. I'm Ivana."
Ivana stared brazenly at him. It was as if her eyes were made of crystals or polished gemstones— they sparkled at him.
A simple "Mhm" grumbled from Noah. He was rushing to complete the hospitalization procedures so that he could get back to Vivian sooner. He couldn't risk anything happening to her whilst he was away because the consequences would be too heavy a responsibility to wield.
Likewise, this responsibility was not something that the little nurse before him could afford to bear.
"Sir, perhaps-"
"Get out of the way!" Noah interrupted with a deep orotund tone. It sent chills down her neck and froze her in shock.
Noah was never a hotheaded man, but he had to be harsher now that Vivian's wellbeing was involved.
Conflicted thoughts surged in Noah's mind, rationalizing his heartlessness. It doesn't matter if this nurse is a young, harmless lady. It doesn't matter that this nurse helped Vivian earlier.
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