“Mr. Burt, you didn’t have to bring flowers.” Karl smirked. “How could I do that? It's not like me to visit a sick patient without bringing something at least.” He pulled up a chair and sat down with his legs crossed. “I just went to check with the doctor. They told me your heartbeat has been very
After Danielle had some fruits in her room, she took a shower and read for half an hour. Then, she heard footsteps on the stairs. She put down the book, got out of bed, and ran to the door. She put her ear against the door, listening to the movements on the other side. She had only just pressed he
“Do you want me to call in sick for you tomorrow?” “Call in sick?” Danielle gestured to her arms. “Just because of this?” “What else? If you work with a hand like that, you’ll get an infection.” Danielle was speechless. “I’m not doing some kind of hard labor, and I’m not in contact with water whi
But… how was that possible? She thought about the aura she wielded during the confrontation yesterday. It did not occur to her that she was sick. Ava observed her arm and asked with concern, “Danielle, is your arm okay?” Kate brought up rapidly, “I heard that you had a confrontation with the dean
While she was letting her thoughts run wild, the voices of several other counselors who were discussing something in used voices nearby seeped into her ears. “By the way, Mr. Gray didn't come to school today either.” “I heard about it too. I think it’s because he knows that after his mother resign
Danielle nearly jumped and whispered, “What are you doing?” “Let me remind you that some things are easier to do when you’re in a dark place.” He put his arm around her shoulders, then tilted his head sideways and kissed her on the cheek, “You sure chose a good place. I'm very satisfied.” Danielle
Danielle was glad that it was pitch-black inside the restaurant. Thanks to the darkness, she could speak to him without having to shift her gaze around frantically. Upon noting Danielle’s silence, Karl cocked a look at her and remarked, “You’re always running away from the question, but there are
… It was rather late when Karl returned. Danielle sat halfway into the bed and was staring at the door. After some time passed, there was still no movement at the door. It sounded like Karl had gone back to his room. Perhaps… he was angry. After all, he must have never been constantly rejected