"You've just woken up. Shirley will come by from time to time. She'll stay here to care for you for the next few days. When I don't have work at the company, I'll take over for her and look after you. If you need anything, just let me know, and I'll do my best to accommodate you."
Lancelot pulled out the chair next to Florence's bed and sat down.
Florence was thinking about what Lancelot had said about taking care of her. It was quite remarkable that someone like Lancelot would be looking after her.
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"Florence, are you listening?" Lancelot asked.
Florence's pitch-black pupils shifted slightly as she readily agreed. "All right, thank you for your trouble."
Lancelot stared at the inappropriate smile lingering on Florence's lips, narrowing his eyes and pressing his thin lips into a
