Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 516 Recognized

The woman tried to get a closer look at me, but Astrid stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "What do you want?" Astrid asked sharply.

The woman, seemingly not understanding Pyrosian well, gestured awkwardly as she tried to explain herself. The gist of it was that she thought she knew me from before, having seen me during chemotherapy. She seemed flustered, worried Astrid might misunderstand. "Ms. Green, don't you remember me? We went through chemo together. I saw the news back home... I thought it was just gossip, but you're really alive! You... Do you not understand me?"

I avoided her gaze, pretending not to understand what she was saying while feeling a twinge of panic.

Clearly uneasy about the situation, Astrid quickly replied in Aelish, hoping to dismiss her. The woman, now confused, started to doubt herself, her expression growing uncertain.

At that moment, Andrew rushed over. "What are you all doing out here? I told you, Rinatta shouldn't be out in the wind!" he snapped, annoyed at Astrid.

The woman's family approached as well, and Andrew's stern look softened slightly as he addressed them.

"Sorry for the confusion," Astrid explained quickly in Aelish. "She might have mistaken her for someone else."

and played along. "You've been in treatment here for years. Why can't you just follow the rules, Rinatta? If you don't want to worry your family, you should focus on your recovery." His

to her, "The doctor said she's been here for years. They don't let her go outside much. Mom,

I did... But her name's Rinatta. I don't think I know

"Then maybe you're mistaken."

woman glanced in my direction one last time, still visibly unsure. However, she didn't

that. I didn't expect someone here to recognize you. But you know this hospital's reputation-it's the top

My appearance had

Qu

altered my features. My eyes, in particular, protruded slightly more, making me look

pretend you don't understand Pyrosian and you'll

unease lingered in my heart. Something didn't feel right. It felt

confirmed that night when I

serious tone, "Eva, our photos from the