My heart stopped. There’s only one he that matters.
“Sir?” I asked carefully.
“Kelvin,” he said plainly. My fingers tightened around my phone.
“He resumed yesterday.”
Why is he telling me this? Why now?
My throat felt dry again. “No, sir. I didn’t know.”
His gaze didn’t leave my face. “Hmm.” Then he nodded. “As his… friend,” he continued slowly, “I assumed you would.”
I forced a small smile. “We’re not that close, sir.”
Lie…
His eyes narrowed slightly, then he smiled. “I see.” Then he sighed. “You should focus on your work, Lisa,” he said calmly. “Hospitals are full of fragile things.”
I nodded quickly. “Yes, sir.”
“Very fragile,” he added. I glanced at him and sighed. His skin is so smooth and delicate, he’s forty-plus but still as young as ever. “You may go.”
I walked out, tr
