Chapter 31

"Are you sure?" Mick asked as he moved the remaining fries out of Ted's reach just as Ted devoured another drumstick. Ted reached out eagerly for the fries. "Of course I'm sure! I don't want any of that bland food. I just want fries. Give me those fries!" Mick chuckled softly and tossed him the fries. Then, he stepped out of the ward and dialed Nydia's number with a borrowed phone. That phone rang a few times before she picked up. Her voice sounded tired. "Hello, who's this?" "Nydia, what's the point? Do you think one meal will make Ted take your side?" Mick's eyes filled with mockery. Nydia was in the middle of jotting down a patient's records when she paused. "If he doesn't want to eat it, tell the delivery guy to return it." Her bland tone caught Mick off guard. He was momentarily speechless before erupting in anger. "You've gotten good at your tactics lately. Is this some sort of reverse psychology?" She shot back in irritation. "Don't overthink. Who has the energy to entert