Chapter 13 Why Is He Not With You

Tristan didn't respond to Cressida's apology. He merely put away his stethoscope and resumed his usual professional demeanor. "Your grandma needs plenty of rest. The same goes for you." With that, Tristan turned to leave the hospital room without staying a moment longer. The hospital room fell silent once again. All Cressida heard was the soft beeping of the machines. She sat back in her chair, feeling extremely weary. The strain that had built up for days finally eased completely. Cressida sat there quietly until Daphne finally opened her eyes again in the evening. This time, she was much more conscious. "Cressie…" "Grandma, I'm here." Cressida immediately leaned forward to hold Daphne's wrinkled hand. Daphne mustered all her strength to look at Cressida, her eyes filled with pain. "Why have you become so thin?" Cressida's heart lurched. "Grandma, I'm fine. I haven't been resting well lately." "Where's Luther?" Daphne asked. "Why isn't he with you? Shouldn't he be taking good