“Yes, I will take good care of him.” Shirley nodded and assured Ren. Josef then escorted Ren out. Shirley hadn’t entered yet when a nurse approached her,
“Miss, Mr. Flintstone is asking for you to come in.”
Shirley nodded and walked toward Zacharias’ room. She pushed open the door, and Zacharias was already sitting up.
Shirley immediately asked, “Are you able to sit? Shouldn’t you lie down first? The doctor said you might have a concussion.”
“I’ve been lying down for three days. I don’t want to lie down anymore.”
Zacharias’ gaze was clear and calm. He didn’t look like someone with a concussion. Shirley couldn’t help but ask, “Do you want something to eat now?”
“I’d like some light food,” Zacharias said. He was truly hungry.
“Wait a moment. I’ll ask the nurse to bring some for you,” Shirley stated and went out to find the nurse. The nurse said she would quickly return with some food.
Back in the room, Shirley looked at the man’s injured right forearm. Until the wound healed, he would find many actions inconvenient.
“Does the wound still hurt?” Shirley asked.
Zacharias nodded. “Yes.”
Shirley could only look at him with concern. Zacharias suddenly added, “But it hurts less when you’re here.”
Shirley was taken aback. He was injured so badly, and he still found the energy to tease her. At this moment, the nurse brought over some food.
After placing it down, the nurse left. Shirley looked at the man’s arm and asked,
“Can you eat by yourself?”
Zacharias shook his head. “No. You’ll have to feed me.”
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