Tilda’s POV. Dr Ben soon joined us as nurse Yonda stopped talking. I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and start acting like I was not pained by everything that was happening. I watched as Richard stood firm, his tone cool and commanding. “If you’re done with Ivy, Dr. Ben and Nurse Yonda, I’d like her personal nurse to stay with her from now on.” Dr. Ben nodded without hesitation, gathering his things quickly and casting an almost apologetic look my way. Nurse Yonda, however, lingered, her expression unreadable. But Richard was unfazed, extending his hand to her. “Tilda’s badge, please.” Nurse Yonda’s face faltered for just a moment, a flash of anger and perhaps even embarrassment, before she reluctantly placed my badge into his outstretched hand. She shot me one last, seething look, and then turned on her heel, following Dr. Ben out of the living room without another word. I stood rooted to the spot, still reeling from everything that had happened. Richard turned to
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