Amanda stood in the corridor and sighed as she looked at Joshua walking away.
All she wanted was to take Jessica on a trip and did not expect so many things to happen. She started to ponder that this was a horrible place. Anything related to this place was so a disaster for her.
Inside the patient’s room.
The doctor examined Joan’s wounds and said, “Avoid spicy food and stay warm. Sleep on your sides and do not lay flat. Avoid putting pressure on your wound.”
Joan replied, “Understood.”
“Here are some ointments. Apply onto the wound once in the morning and evening.” The doctor said.
Amanda walked in and placed the take-out onto the table and asked the doctor, “How long will it take for the wounds to recover.”
“Not too long. So long as he doesn’t rest on the wounds, he should be able to walk around In a couple of days. The scab will start to form in about ten days to a fortnight.” The doctor added.
Amanda nodded, “Thanks, doctor.”
“That’s my duty.” The doctor replied.
“Keep the wound dry.” The doctor reminded.
“Yes, doctor.” Amanda acknowledged.
The doctor left the room to examine the other patients. After seeing the doctor out, Amanda walked back to the bedside table and opened the takeout boxes, and asked, “You must be hungry.”
“I’m… okay.” Joan was a little apprehensive.
He had expressed his feelings towards Amanda and she had accepted him. However, he seemed to feel unsettled when they were in the same room.
Amanda sat beside him with a bowl of porridge. She scooped a spoonful of porridge and served it towards his lips and said, “This is pumpkin porridge with some meatballs. Give it a try and see if it suits your taste.”
Joan looked at her and muttered, “I…”
“Yes?” She looked at him.
“Cat’s got your tongue?” She asked.
Joan took a mouthful of the porridge and replied, “It’s tasty.”
After a few spoonfuls, he asked, “If you regret…”
“I don’t.” Amanda interrupted him before he could finish his sentence.
“I meant what I said unless you now regret.” She said firmly.
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