"Much better. The doctor said I'll be completely cured in another month."
Instead of looking relieved, Chivery frowned when she said it would take another month.
"It must be a serious injury, right?"
Queeny nodded.
She did not explain further what caused the injury, and since they were meeting for the first time, Chivery didn't ask too much.
So she wouldn't think he was rude.
So he just said, "Be careful, Miss Horton. I hope you get well soon."
Queeny smiled and said, "Thank you."
Neither of them spoke again until they reached the bathroom, where Chivery pointed ahead and said, "It's over there. You can get there yourself."
Queeny nodded and thanked him again before entering.
She went to the bathroom, checked her appearance in the mirror, and then turned to leave.
But then, as she put her hand on the bathroom door handle, her body froze.
An instinct that had been hovering between life and death told her that there was someone in the bathroom.
Because this is the VIP area, the washroom is also independent, and there is only one toilet and vanity in each washroom.
When she came in, it was empty, and there couldn't have been anyone there, so...
Queeny tightened her fingers on the door handle, took a deep breath and opened the door.
Outside, not far away, Chivery was still waiting.
Queeny was surprised. She thought he'd bring her here and then leave.
She walked over and said with a smile, "I'm sorry to keep you waiting here."
Chivery put his cigarette out in the trash can and said, "It's okay. I don't have anything else to do anyway."
He paused and said, "Are you done? Let's go there."
Queeny nodded.
So they went out together.
However, after only two steps, Queeny suddenly stopped, turned quickly and said, "Oh, crap. I lost my bracelet. I think I dropped it in the bathroom. I'm going to go back to check the bathroom."
Chivery turned around in surprise and asked, "What kind of bracelet is it? Do you want me to help you find it?"
Queeny said no.
She looked up and saw a woman dressed as a janitor coming out of the bathroom.
She frowned slightly.
Chivery, who had reached her by this time, stopped walking when he saw her standing there and stared at her. He looked confused.
"What's wrong?"
Queeny looked up and pulled a dainty leaf bracelet from her sleeve.
"There is no need to look for it. It was caught on the lace of my skirt sleeve."
Chivery was relieved and smiled, "That's good. Let's go."
Queeny nodded.
They then walked out together.
Queeny watched the movement behind her until she was sure no one was following her, then frowned.
Did she think too much just now?
Was the janitor really just there to clean up?
Queeny always had a strange feeling and didn't know why.
But then she thought perhaps it was because she was too nervous and sensitive.
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