Nina was lying on the hospital bed. The television was on a random channel, and Henrique was handling matters on his cell phone.
There was a knock at the door, and Nina thought it was a nurse and remained as she was, but was startled when two police officers entered. Henrique's gaze fell on her uncovered thighs, and she immediately understood the message. She pulled the blanket over herself.
"Good evening."
Henrique didn't respond. He put away his cell phone and sat next to his wife. His girl was trembling.
"It's okay, calm down," he whispered in her ear.
"Can we speak with the young lady alone?"
"It's ma'am, she's my wife."
"What do you want?"
It was Nina's turn to ask.
"It would be better if we talked without your husband's presence."
"I'm not leaving."
Nina felt him tense bes
