Both Barbara and Jasper had their own thoughts, and an awkward silence fell over the ward.
The ringing of Barbara's phone broke the strange atmosphere.
Thinking that Andrew should have given up by now, Barbara had just turned her phone back on.
This time, the caller was Gilberto. He said on the phone that he had carefully considered the plan Barbara had mentioned before and had some new ideas. He wanted to have dinner with her and discuss it in person.
At the same time, Gilberto also said that he had something else important to tell her.
Barbara looked at Jasper. The ward was very quiet, and he should have heard the voice on the phone.
Jasper responded to her, "It's fine, Miss Hart. I'm feeling much better after having your oatmeal. If there's anything else, I'll call the doctor and
