"I think it'll be better if I do it," Liselle said.
She fed Saoirse one mouthful at a time.
Although Saoirse did not have much of an appetite, she still forced the food down.
After she finished her food, she asked, "William, have you been keeping me company all this time?"
Liselle answered before Matthew did, "Yes, Miss Saoirse. Mr. Perry has been here the whole time. From the moment of your accident, he has been by your side without rest!"
Gratitude flashed through Saoirse's eyes.
In her eyes, Matthew was as handsome as ever, and the faint shadows under his eyes that were caused by fatigue made him look a little ungodly.
"How about you leave now? Liselle can take care of me from here, and you can go," Saoirse said.
Matthew said in a low voice, "I will keep you company until you're discharged."
Time passed by and in the blink of an eye, the afternoon arrived.
Matthew took out his mobile phone to turn it on.
He wanted to call Selina.
Right after he turned on his mobile phone, he saw that he had a lot of missed calls, especially from Matheo and Ludwik.
Matthew did not call Matheo and instead called Ludwik first.
However, Ludwik had already boarded his flight, so his phone was turned off.
Matthew immediately called Selina right after.
"Hello," Selina said after the call connected.
Judging from her tone, she was not in high spirits.
"What are you doing?" Matthew asked.
"Nothing, just some casual reading. What about you? Has she woken up?"
Selina's tone changed once she mentioned Saoirse.
"She's awake."
"Oh."
"I'll try my best to talk to Saoirse, Selina. Wait for me."
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
"Thank you for understanding."
Selina forced a laugh. "I understand you, Matthew, I understand you."
Matthew could hear the unwillingness in her tone.
He knew that it was very difficult for Selina to say such words, what with her personality.
"Selina, thank you." Matthew's voice was low and hoarse. "Wait for me. I will get this storm to pass."
After hanging up the phone, Matthew went back to the ward.
"Were you calling her?" As soon as Matthew came in, Saoirse asked without hesitation.
There was a bitterness to her tone.
Matthew's eyes narrowed. "Yes, Saoirse."
She turned her head. "You can go to her, I am fine by myself here."
Matthew sat by the head of the bed and said, "Saoirse, there are some things I want to discuss with you after you discharge from the hospital. Take good care of yourself for now."
Saoirse's body trembled.
She turned her head to face Matthew and said, "William, tell me now. If you have things you want to tell me, just tell me now. I am mentally prepared."
There was a flash of hesitation in Matthew's eyes.
"William, tell me now." Saoirse stared intently into Matthew's eyes.
Matthew steeled his resolve. "Saoirse, I am very sad about what happened to you, but I still want to be with her. I'm sorry. I can only have one woman in my life, and that woman is her."
The color drained from Saoirse's face. " William, are you that in love with her?"
"Yes."
She turned her face away once more. "I understand, William. You won't be mine even if I give up my life. I should come to my senses."
After night fell, Selina arrived at the hospital.
She knew that Matthew would be at the hospital tonight to keep watch over Saoirse.
She had returned to the hospital because in the end, she was still worried about him.
After all, a man and a woman were going to be alone in the ward together. Selina could not stop herself from overthinking.
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