Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 283

“Thank you so much for taking care of me today. I feel truly thankful. It was very boring to be stuck in the hospital room with nothing to do for many days, honestly,” Natalia said as she smiled.

“That’s not a problem. I’m glad to be of help,” Reiner replied politely.

“When I’ve recovered and if you’re free, let’s go see the sunset at the garden together!” Natalia suggested cheerfully. Reiner wasn’t sure if she was serious of if she was just speaking in the moment. However, her smile was happy and full of confidence and that warmed his heart as well.

“Sure…” Reiner whispered.

“Oh right! Sorry, I should have asked you this sooner. I guess I never caught your name. Can you tell me your name?” Natalia asked, sounding cheerful.

However, there was nothing he could offer to her as an answer to her question except for silence.

“Umm…excuse me. Hello? Are you still there?” Natalia said, sounding confused since she hadn’t heard his reply.

Reiner stood silently behind Natalia’s wheelchair. As far as he was concerned, the young nurse that had taken Natalia to the garden was dead and gone. There was no point in telling Natalia the name of someone that never existed. After all, she wouldn’t be able to find that young man anywhere, no matter how hard she looked.

When did he leave? Why did he leave all of a sudden? He hasn’t even helped me into bed yet. How am I supposed to climb on the bed on my own in this state?

I was more confused with the situation rather than feeling angry at him. The situation just made me want to giggle to myself. It felt very silly.

“Miss Natalia…I see that you’re back,” a familiar voice greeted me.

“Laura?” I called out her name questioningly.

“Yes, Miss. It’s me,” Laura replied in her sweet voice.

“Umm…did you see a young man who was with me until just now? Did he leave already?” I asked in a hurry.

“Oh…yes, Miss. He saw that I was here to take care of you, so he left. He seemed a little in a hurry…perhaps he’s got a lot of work to do…” Laura replied.

“Oh…I see…” I said, feeling a little disappointed.

He left so suddenly, I guess he didn’t hear my question when I asked for his name. Now that I don’t know his name or what he even looks like, I guessed that it was near to impossible for me to find him again. Who knows? Maybe we’ll run into each other again as long as I was still in the hospital. Honestly, though, I would rather be back home and sleeping in my own bed rather than being stuck here.

Whoever that man was, I wish him well and I was glad that I got to thank him properly.

Laura helped me get on the bed and adjusted my position until I was sitting up comfortably on the bed.

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While Laura was busy helping Natalia get into bed and making sure that she was comfortable, Reiner was busy arranging the cakes that he had baked onto a plate. After he saw that Laura was done helping Natalia, he waved her over with his hand. Laura silently walked over, trying to keep her footsteps as light as she walked.