In the past, Vinnie would have snapped back, but now her heart felt soaked in a bitter and sour solution. Borys had been injured protecting her, so it wasn't the right time to argue with him now.
She reached out to massage Borys' leg, using her techniques to relax his body. This stubborn man had refused full anesthesia, agreeing only to local anesthesia for the bullet extraction.
Borys' gaze seemed glued to Vinnie—her face, neck, and hands. Eventually, Vinnie stopped talking and simply let him observe her. The hospital at night was eerily silent, but different from the usual quietness of their residence. They sat in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.
"How did the check-up go?" Borys broke the silence.
Vinnie brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and lowered her gaze. "It was t
