Chapter 498

Greta remained polite toward Mayra but distant, as though she was just a guest. Gordon took the fruit basket from Mayra's hands and set it down by the bed. "She'll keep you company for a while. I'll go ask about the report." "Go ahead. Where's Emily? She went to get water, right? Why hasn't she come back?" "Mrs. Thorp." Just then, Emily stepped in. "Why are your eyes so red?" Mayra quietly watched as Emily carried out her act. "It's nothing. I accidentally spilled the water when I was refilling the bottle. I'm fine." Greta instantly ignored Mayra and asked with concern, "Did you burn yourself? I'll get Gordon to go get some medicine for you. Be careful next time." Mayra stepped forward. "I'll go with her. I've been to this hospital before, so I know where the emergency room is." "It's okay, I can go on my own," Emily said and left the ward. Greta turned her gaze at Mayra. "Thank you for coming to see me. Have a seat. Gordon, get her a glass of water." "It's fine," Mayra