Ben looked at Lupine and explained the situation. “There’s a misunderstanding here. Mr. Nacht and Ms. Gold were having a walk by the beach when she realized her period came, so they went to a nearby hotel.”
“Uh-huh. What a scheming woman. She can well settle it on her own. Why does she have to bring him along?”
“Well… She didn’t realize it herself. I was the one who found out.”
“You?” Lupine’s eyes widened in disbelief and rage. “I didn’t know you’re that observant!”
“Just what are you thinking? She’s wearing a white dress and she’s walking in front of me,” Ben explained frantically, “It’s not like I’m looking at her on purpose!”
“Whatever! I won’t believe a word you say.” Lupine pushed him aside forcefully, spilling all the water on him.
Ben shook his hand dry and lowered his voice, “It’s not the time to fight over this. You can do anything you want after Mr. Nacht comes out safe. We don’t even know if he will pull through yet. Can we deal with this later?”
Lupine looked away. “I know. I’m not that unreasonable. I’m sure Mr. Nacht will survive. You just wait.”
She filled up another cup and walked off.
Charlotte was looking blankly at the emergency room when Lupine came over. Zachary had been in there for an hour, but they had received no updates about his condition.
“Have some water, Ms. Lindberg,” Lupine said, passing Charlotte the cup.
Beside her, Ben came over with a cup as well. “Have some water, Ms. Gold.”
Nancy took the cup but did not drink. Her hand was shaking.
She was trying to get a grip of herself, but she was so nervous she could not stop shaking.
“The doctor’s here!”
Everyone stood up the moment someone shouted.
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