The matron was rather taken aback. She had expected that the missus’ mood would be volatile after going through such an experience and she would be someone difficult to please. She did not expect that Rose would be such a gentle and soft-spoken lady.
The matron smiled. “Are you willing to follow along with me for the ward rounds?”
Rose happily followed.
She put on her mask once again, changed into the cerulean blue uniform, and followed the matron to the wards.
The matron walked in front and introduced, saying, “The patients here are usually admitted because they have a poor prognosis and have almost lost their will to live. Ms. Loyle, if you could treat them with a smile, perhaps they can gain some positive strength from you to hang on.”
Rose smiled calmly.
“If given the chance, I’m willing to help them.”
As the matron looked at Rose’s crystal clear and innocent eyes, she finally understood why the president went the extra mile to pre-prepare for Rose’s arrival.
She was a harmless girl, soft and gentle like a little lamb that needed protection.
“You may choose any room you want and you’d be in charge of the care of that patient.”
Rose was elated. “I can choose any room?”
The matron nodded.
Rose immediately blurted, “May I take care of the patient in room 11?”
“Of course, you may.”
“Thank you, Matron.”
Rose was excited as the patient in room 11 was her grandpa.
“The patient in room 11 was under my care. Come find me tomorrow and I’ll teach you the things you need to know for taking care of that patient.”
“Okay.”
After the rounds ended, Rose happily returned to her hostel.
Josephine was carrying her laptop grouchily as she waited outside the door for Rose.
“Tell him that I’m busy.”
“He said that we’re being shameless to run off after winning so much money from him!”
Rose, “...”
Then, Josephine pulled Rose over to the laptop and said, “Sister-in-law, just play a round with him!”
Rose typed in the chatbox, ‘I’m sorry, I’m starting a new job tomorrow and don’t have much time to go online anymore. I’ll return you your money…’
Empire Without Sunset then asked, ‘Do you like your new job?’
Rose replied, ‘Yes, I like it.’
Empire Without Sunset typed, ‘Why?’
Rose replied again, ‘Because I’m nearer to the people I care about!’
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