Chapter 168

Margaret raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Is he really good to you? Like the thoughtful kind of good?" Wendy wasn't sure how to respond to that, but Liam stepped in just in time to cut through the awkward tension. "Ms. Hurst, here are the care instructions for the next few days of treatment. I'll also brief the nurse, but please, don't sneak in junk food. Don't make this harder than it already is," he said with a serious expression. Though it was meant to be a joke, it didn't sound like one at all. Wendy let out a quiet breath and added gently, "Ms. Hurst, get some rest. Just buzz me if you need anything." Margaret nodded and said, "I'm not doing much most of the time. It'd be nice if you could keep me company more often." Wendy didn't turn her down. Instead, she said, "That's part of my job, too. I'll check in regularly." A patient's mental well-being was also a crucial part of the treatment. As they walked out of the ward, Wendy said with a hint of envy, "You must be really close with