Given both social norms and basic courtesy, she really ought to pay a visit. So Sylvia stood up, gave Milanda a brief rundown of her plans, and drove to the hospital where Eugene was admitted.

She picked up a basket of fresh fruit from a vendor outside, then made her way to the private suite. Inside, four or five people were already gathered around,

including the one who'd called her earlier; they exchanged quick hellos.

Eugene had been chatting with someone, but the moment he saw her, his eyes lit up and he immediately sat up straighter. "Sylvia!"

The others stepped aside, making space for Sylvia to approach.

She set the fruit basket down and glanced at the IV drip by the bed. "What happened?" she asked.

Eugene gave a sheepish smile. "It's nothing, really. Just a minor thing."

Sylvia was about to press for details when a woman breezed into the room, calling out cheerfully, "More visitors?"

Sylvia instinctively stepped back to make space and turned to look at the

newcomer.

The woman wore an elegant designer suit, her short hair styled in soft waves. Her makeup was flawless, her features strikingly well-maintained for her age-and there was a clear resemblance to Eugene.

to the group. "These are all my friends!" Then he turned to Sylvia and

a quick glance at Sylvia after the

Everyone greeted her politely.

"Hello, Mrs. Winters!"

"You look so young!"

handsome he

you here again? Didn't I

Have you forgotten what you did? You've known since you were a child that you can't eat tomatoes-they make you break out in hives. Isn't that right? Ella

to bring

wouldn't just

here in this bed!"

s

from the city-her words were quick and

and glanced over at

my friends are all here. Can we not

and turned to

sure he stays away from tomatoes. He had a raging fever last night and broke out in hives all

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