Janessa left the house to go to the hospital.
While she was on her way to the inpatient ward, she saw a familiar figure walk out of the room.
The woman was in such a hurry that she ran into the person walking towards her.
After that, the woman left quickly without apologizing.
The man she knocked over pointed at her retreating figure and swore angrily at her until she was out of
his sight.
Although the woman was wearing § sunglasses, Janessa recognized her immediately.
The woman was Imani! She was leaving the gynecology and obstetrics department! It was already
nighttime.
Why was Imani in such a rush to leave that department? She also looked like she was fiddling with
something in her handbag on her way out.
All of a sudden, an idea crossed Janessa's mind.
As she looked in the direction Imani was headed, she smiled to herself before she walked into the
inpatient ward.
The moment she walked inside the room, she heard a burst of laughter.
"The big bad wolf was furious! He asked, ‘Will you please leave me alone and let me use the bathroom
in peace?"
"You are amazingly talented at ruining bedtime stories! It was hilarious!"
Alana hugged her pillow as she grinned from ear to ear.
Eric was horrible at telling stories, so he resulted in retelling fairytale classics in his way.
After listening to him retell the stories, Alana thought that his versions were superior to the original.
"Thanks for being a great audience.Alana, have a piece of this apple."
Eric had prepared some sliced apples and handled them to Alana.
When she finished eating them, he gently wiped her hands with a tissue.
Janessa had been watching them by the door for a few minutes.
It seemed like the two intended to talk the entire night.
"I think I came at a terrible time.How about I leave the soup and let you continue telling your stories?"
Holding the soup in her hand, Janessa gave them both a knowing smile.
Alana's face blushed fiercely at Janessa's words.
Eric got up to give his seat to Janessa and explained, "What do you mean? We're just...We're just
friends."
Alana gave Janessa a sheepish look as if to warn her to stop embarrassing them.
Eric and Alana‘s relationship was beginning to improve.
Though he hadn't made a move on her, Alana was satisfied with the progress she's made with him so
far.
She was worried that their relationship would progress too fast and everything would be ruined.
Janessa got the hint and immediately stopped talking about it.
"You told me that the soup I brought this morning was delicious.I added more ingredients to it this time
around.I hope it tastes better than before."
When Janessa turned to prepare the soup for Alana, she realized that Eric had already placed the soup
in the bowl.
He was now blowing on the soup to cool it before handing it over to Alana.
Janessa didn't expect Eric to care for Alana like this.
When Janessa saw him like this with Alana, she began to hope that the two of them could have a
loving relationship one day.
This accident had been a blessing in disguise for Alana.
"Give it a try and tell me what you think."
Alana was excited to taste the soup.
Before Janessa arrived, she wasn't particularly hungry, but when she smelled the fragrant soup, her
stomach suddenly grumbled."I'm sure it will be amazing! Hand it over! I'm so hungry that I feel like I
could eat a cow!"
"If that's the case, then maybe I should buy the cow for you.Maybe you shouldn't get a taste of this
soup,"
Janessa replied.
Eric was about to feed Alana soup when Janessa suddenly stopped him.
Janessa was intrigued by Alana's claim that she could eat a cow.
She wondered if Alana could actually do it in front of her.
Alana wanted to groan in frustration at how dense Janessa was.
All she intended to do was express her love for Janessa's cooking, but Janessa didn't get the joke.
"Are you kidding me? It's a phrase people say when they're hungry.
How could you ask me to really eat a cow? I'm a patient! Please spare me!"
Alana pressed her palms together and batted her eyelashes at Janessa.
"Okay, fine.Eric, you can give her the soup,"
Janessa replied with a shrug.
Alana was cheeky! Eric was pleased to see the two bickering with one another.
He admired the strong friendship that the two of them shared.
Alana happily received the soup from Eric and drank it.
As she enjoyed her soup, she was able to get a closer look at Janessa's face.
She narrowed her eyes as she looked at Janessa and then at Eric.
"Is there something going on at work, Janessa? You looked quite exhausted," Alana asked.
When Eric heard her question, he also turned to look at Janessa.
It was only Monday, but Janessa already looked haggard at the start of the work week.
Janessa patted her face and glared at Alana before she said, "It's nothing.Don't worry about me.I'm
fine.It's just been a bit tiring for me to go back and forth between going to the office, visiting the
hospital, and coming home.If you're so concerned about me, then don't make me cook for you
anymore."
I Janessa pointed at herself as she pretended to give Alana a serious look.
It was enough to convince Alana that she shouldn't ask Janessa to cook for her.
Behind her, Eric didn't say anything.
He could still feel that something was troubling Janessa.
"Fine, go ahead and leave.You look exhausted.Go home and get some rest.I'll be fine here alone for
the night.Eric, can you please drive Janessa home? I don't want her out on the streets this late by
herself."
Alana was aware that Janessa was still terrified of driving, and she didn't want Janessa taking a taxi
home so late in the night.
It would be best for Eric to drive her home.
"Alright.Are you finished with your soup? I'll go and wash the bowl.You two can talk first."
Eric took the bowl from Alana and then left the room.
When Janessa was certain that Eric was out of earshot, she took Alana's hand and asked curiously,
"How have things been with you and Eric? Spill the beans!"
"Nothing's going on.We're just friends.Don't read into it too much."
Alana still wanted to be more than just friends with Eric.
Though Eric had been kind to her these days, he never explicitly told her that he wanted to date.
"Just friends? He's been taking good care of you lately.
How do you feel about everything? Are you enjoying the time you have with him?"
Janessa teased as she tickled Alana’s waist.
They laughed as they laid down next to each other on the bed.
It seemed that Alana was no longer troubled by the fact that Eric had a tiny crush on Janessa.
Maybe after this incident, he would start to develop feelings for Alana instead.
Although Alana wasn't sure how things would pan out in the future, she was satisfied with their
relationship for now.
She started to hope that one day, he might be interested in pursuing a relationship with her.
"I've always thought he was a good man.Although, I doubt whether we could ever be lovers.Right now,
I don't think about that as much as I did in the past.I'm content with the days we've spent together so
far,"
Alana replied happily.
Janessa smiled at her friend’s words.
She also hoped that Alana could get what she wished for with Eric one day.
The two were whispering with one another when Eric came into the room.
He stopped to watch the two friends laugh with one another.
The scene warmed him and brought a smile on his face.
"Alright! It's getting late.Eric, please send her home.Let me know when she gets home safe and
sound."
Alana pushed Janessa out of her bed.
After saying their goodbyes, Janessa walked out of the ward with Eric.
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