Armand was still in the hospital, so Theresa didn’t stay at home for long because she needed to go back to the hospital to take care of Armand. Elizabeth said, “Don’t worry. I’m well taken care of now.”
Theresa nodded. She filled the new caregiver in to take good care of Elizabeth.
“Sure. Don’t worry,” said Dora.
Abbott hadn’t left Bernie’s mansion when Theresa left the house, so he fetched Theresa to the hospital before going away.
Theresa found out that Boyce was there when she arrived at the hospital. It was initially Boyce’s responsibility, but he was swamped at work since Officer Miller left. He could only come to the hospital after he got off work.
Boyce was told that Elizabeth was discharged after he got to the hospital. So, he came to visit Armand in his ward.
Armand told Boyce that Theresa helped out in the discharge procedure.
Boyce felt relief. He stared at Armand and teased him, “Stop acting already?”
Armand laughed bitterly, “I’m scared that she’d kill me if I continue acting.”
“Why? Did she find out?” Boyce didn’t understand what Armand meant.
Armand couldn’t explain why. He was afraid to lose Theresa, “No…”
At the same time, Theresa came into the room. She asked Armand, “What’re you talking about?”
Armand said, “Nothing. I was asking him how was his newly wedded life.” Armand changed the topic on purpose and shifted attention to Boyce.
Boyce felt speechless.
Theresa said, “Boyce, you got married in such a hurry. I haven’t even prepared a gift for you.”
“Well, you can give me the gift another time,” Boyce said, “Since you came back, then I shall leave now.”
Boyce stood up. He wanted to leave the space for Armand and Theresa.
Armand insulted Boyce, “Are you sure you didn’t leave because you’re missing your newly wedded wife?”
Boyce felt like slapping Armand. He rolled his eyes and said, “I’ll forgive you today because of Theresa.”
Armand laughed, “Don’t you think my injuries should be the reason you’re forgiving me?”
Boyce sneered, “You don’t deserve it.”
Then, Boyce said goodbye to Theresa and left the ward.
Theresa walked over and asked Armand if he was feeling better.
Armand replied, “I felt better,” he then got Theresa to sit beside him, “Are you tired?”
Theresa shook her head, “I’m not.”
“You seemed tired.”
Armand could see the exhaustion on Theresa’s face. She hadn’t been rest well the past few days. Armand stroked Theresa’s hand, “Theresa, let’s go register for marriage tomorrow, then go home.”
They had a wedding reception last time, but they hadn’t got registered for marriage.
“You’re not recovered yet,” Theresa didn’t want him to overthink.
“I’m alright. I can rest at home as well. I can come to the hospital to take off gauze for the wound on my head later. It’s boring in the hospital.”
“Did your doctor agree with it?” Theresa asked.
Armand answered, “The doctor agreed with it. I’ve asked him before.”
“Then, do it as you wish,” said Theresa.
“Theresa, you’re the best,” Armand held Theresa’s hand up and kissed her hand, “You took care of me while I’m the one who should be taking care of you. I feel guilty about it.”
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