“I’ve already eaten on the plane,” Natalie replied as she let go of Connor.

Sensing that his mother’s grip had relaxed, Connor pulled his thick blanket and snuggled back into bed.

The caretaker pulled down the bed table and put the thermal food jar on it.

Connor took up the spoon and ate away happily.

Natalie sat beside him, looking at her son lovingly as she wiped away the food at the corner of his tiny lips.

“Ms. Smith, have some water,” the caretaker said, offering her a cup of water.

Natalie put down the napkin in her hand and reached for the glass. “Thank you, Ms. Carter.”

“Sure thing,” she replied with a smile, “I met Connor’s doctor on the way back, and he told me that Connor could be discharged soon. I actually wanted to inform Ms. Lawrence, but since you’re back, I think I’ll just let you know.”

“Oh, that’s great. I’ll go to the receptionist and get it settled then.” Natalie put aside her glass of water and got ready to leave.

lark when he found out he could leave the hospital. He clapped his hands cheerily and exclaimed, “I’m going

walls, so she tapped his nose in a

clearing all the paperwork, Natalie picked up her things and

the elevator, a tall man

her balance. All the stuff in her hand slipped and scattered on the

better himself. He stumbled a few steps back,

glasses, putting them back on in a haphazard manner, and

up the receipts on the floor when the familiar voice piqued her

on his face as he

a coincidence! What brings you here, Dr. Baker? I

his forehead and sighed. “I’m here

why?” Natalie was

But she refused to reveal the donor. So I have

difficult indeed. But I thought corneas are all the same. Why is the patient so picky?”

would I know? I don’t

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255