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Blanca was by Matthew’s side all day, serving him whatever he needed and making sure he was getting enough rest, which allowed Matthew a great time to enjoy the care a patient should have.
Matthew suddenly felt that it was a small blessing in disguise.
He only wished Blanca would be treating him this nicely forever.
However, in the afternoon there showed an unwelcome guest.
“Oh my goodness, Matthew. What happened, honey? I rushed over here after hearing you weren’t well. What was going on?”
Malinda was crying her way into the ward - the look on her face caught Blanca off guard.
Malinda would have made a terrific actor - such a shame for the movie industry!
Blanca scooted Malinda away - Blanca was holding some sliced apples she had prepared for Matthew and she stood on the side to properly “admire” the show Malinda was putting on.
“Matthew, honey. How are you feeling right now? Do you need me to get the doctor for you...”
Saying so, Malinda reached out to hold onto Matthew’s hand. All Matthew could feel now was a heavily throbbing headache.
He was totally fine before.
And Malinda bugging him now only made everything worse.
“Malinda, was the wound on your hand getting better?”
“I am fine, not entirely recovered, but I am ready to be discharged!” Malinda stopped crying immediately hearing Matthew checking on herself. She put on a joyous smile right away.
Malinda felt awesome to know that Matthew somehow cared about her.
Matthew must be disappointed with Blanca from last night.
“Sure, honey!”
Blanca finally felt joyfully relieved and a bit touched. She looked at Matthew and then waved her hand at Malinda, “Miss Roach, my hubby needs to rest up. See you some other time. Bye-bye!”
Blanca finished her words and blocked in front of Malinda’s sight.
Malinda was pissed off but there was nothing she could do.
After sending Malinda away, Blanca turned around and saw Matthew lying on the hospital bed smiling, “I did great back there, right?”
“Puff... Matthew!”
Blanca couldn’t help laughing. She smiled feeling content and nodded. She passed some fruits in her hands to Matthew, “Not bad at all. This is your reward.”
“Of course I did. I am a married man.” Matthew said.
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