422 Peter's Wish

Nancy's punishment for Anna was to embarrass her. However, it didn't matter to Anna because she wasn't the one who imagined herself to be Peter's illegitimate daughter.

Anna stood at the door and took a deep breath before entering Peter's ward. She had long wished to meet Peter and speak with him about his condition but had lacked the courage to do so. Actually, Nancy provided her with an excellent opportunity.

In the ward, Peter was coughing but trying not to make too much noise.

‘•Have some water, Peter,” Anna said as she handed him a glass of water.

Peter looked up when he heard her voice. His vision was blurry, but he could see Anna wearing a white robe. Surprised, he asked, "Anna?

What exactly are you doing here?”

Anna put the cup on the table and helped Peter sit up. She replied, "It's a long story. Anyway, I'm your health care provider now. Have some water, please."

Peter was still choked, but he drank the water anyway. He paused as if he had much to say. But, in the end, he just asked, "Where have you been all these years, Anna? | haven't heard from you for quite some time.”

Anna sat in a chair next to his bed and explained, "I'm a doctor now. | was studying medicine in college, as you know, but I dropped out because | was pregnant. I'm currently studying in a medical school.”

Anna spent a long time talking to Peter. She told him about her 421 Peter's Wish

five-year study experience and volunteer work in the war zone. She avoided mentioning the dangerous experiences and instead focused on the interesting ones.

By late afternoon, a nurse had brought Peter dinner. Anna looked at her watch and apologized, saying, "Is it already dinnertime? | apologize for talking too much.”

nurse placed the meal on the table and

anything, and he explained, "We've known each other for a long time. She almost became my

in

said, "Of course! Why would |

sure she would

food here is awful, and it will only get worse as it became cold. So,

care about what | eat. | just don't want to

sick, so you'll have to see a doctor. Nobody would have sent you to the hospital if you were

not too sick, and I'll feel better after |

"Don't lie to me.

eaten anything yet? I can eat

hospital requires that I be present when

"Really?"

"Yeah!"

of food, most likely because he was in a good mood after seeing Anna. When the nurse arrived

my meal. So it's time for you to

smile, "No way, not yet. Today, I'm working the night shift. By the

"What is it?”

sure you don't want

about this?" Peter asked,

said that you have been worried about a variety of issues. You've been avoiding

ask, "Have you met Matthew? So, have you met

moment before nodding, "Yes, I've met them

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