The nurse guessed they were going through a rough patch.


    With a knowing smile and a nod of encouragement to Marco, she exited the ward.


    Marco was puzzled by her expression. However, before he could decipher its meaning, Loraine’s cold


    voice broke his thoughts. “Still here?


    nning on spending the night?”


    The IV drip was set toplete by morning.


    Yet, Marco nodded earnestly, without a second thought.


    “Your fever’s not yet under control. I won’t leave.”


    Loraine was taken aback. After a moment, she looked back at Marco, scolding him in a soft voice, “I’d


    recover faster without your interference.”


    Marco was lost for words. After a pause, he replied in a disappointed tone, “I won’t bother you then. I’ll


    wait outside.”


    He stood up, heading out as he’d said. As his footsteps receded,


    Loraine felt a mix of relief and sadness.


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    Loraine, weak from illness, soon fell asleep again.


    When she awoke, it was evening, a nket draped over her that slid off as she sat up.


    Catching the nket as she regained her bnce, she wondered who had covered her.


    Suddenly, the curtain beside her bed swished aside. A young girl peeked out, her eyes shining brightly


    at Loraine as she said, “Ma’am, you’re fortunate to have such a caring husband. He’s been Looking


    after you!


    Your husband is handsome and considerate. That’s a real catch!”


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    The word “husband” instantly reminded Loraine of Marco. Instinctively, she looked around for him, but


    there was no sight of the familiar man.


    The girl gave a soft chuckle and said, “Don’t bother looking around, ma’am. Your IV drip was about to


    finish, so he stepped out to get a nurse.”


    Hearing this, Loraine nced at her own IV bag and indeed, the liquid had almost run out.


    It dawned on her then – the strangeness of the girl referring to Marco as her husband, and how she


    hadn’t found it odd initially…


    As this thought crossed her mind, Loraine’s cheeks flushed, and she quickly corrected, “You


    misunderstood. He’s not my husband.”


    Although he used to be, she silently added in her heart.