“What did you do?” Syl asked sternly, and her laugh cut off.
“What? I did nothing I am a poor patient who is lying on this hospital bed. What can I do?” Elli tries to sound cute and innocent, but Syl’s hawk gaze was enough to catch her hidden naughtiness.
“Elli, I am giving you the count of five till then let me know what you did, otherwise don’t complaint me for the consequences.”
“You will come to know soon.” Elli didn’t take his warning to heart and replied calmly.
“5…..” Syl said nothing further and started counting.
“Why are you in so hurry?” Elli still didn’t care about his threatening.
“4….” Syl continued.
“Relax, Syl.” Elli’s palm started sweating, which she rubbed on the bedsheet.
“3….”
Elli wasn’t sure Syl’s threat was just to pin her down. Or he is actually serious.
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