The woman was clearly startled and quickly turned around.
Annabelle was momentarily taken aback as well—her eyes were red and swollen.
"I... I have something to do, so I won’t go in."
After saying that, the woman turned and walked briskly toward the elevator.
Annabelle, filled with curiosity, knocked on the hospital room door. A deep, magnetic voice answered from inside.
"Come in."
Pushing open the door, she was met with the sight of a long-lost friend, and a wave of emotion washed over her.
"Anna~~~ You’re finally back!"
Julissa was sitting up in bed. Upon seeing her, she put down the fruit plate in her hands and opened her arms in welcome.
Annabelle smiled and walked over, hugging her gently. "Feeling better?"
"I think I can be discharged already, but they won’t let me. If I st
