“I picked this out while shopping at the department store with a Dr. yesterday. I don’t know if you’ll like it.”
“You really didn’t have to do this.”
As Lola felt flattered, Nurse Sasha urged her to take it with a gesture.
“You’ve escaped from being a lifelong single, so it’s meaningful, right? You’re lucky, Lola. You won’t be lonely anymore.”
When Nurse Sasha said this with envy, Lola’s face turned a shy pink. At that moment, Gia whispered secretly in Lola’s ear.
“Open it when you get home later. Your brother will go crazy.”
What could it be?
Lola was very curious about why Dylan would go crazy upon seeing it.
“It’ll fit your heart perfectly, and your brother will go even crazier.”
Gia’s mischievous smile made Lola want to open the package immediately, but she hesitated.
What if it was something strange?
That would be embarrassing.
“By the way, was there anything unusual the other day? Did your brother nag you about anything?”
There had been some issues.
Dylan had been sulking, and I had felt hurt by him.
But in the end, it seemed to have flowed in a good direction.
He apologized, and my hurt feelings melted away like snow, and I ended up crying.
Instead of spilling everything, Lola shook her head and smiled.
“No.”
“Thank goodness. I thought our brother was really conservative.”
More than conservative, your brother has a strong possessiveness.
He seems quite jealous too.
But I didn’t mind that much.
Lola didn’t elaborate this time either and subtly changed the subject.
“Did you get home okay that day? Did Hamza say anything?”
Gia’s expression didn’t look very good. Lola’s face showed concern.
“Why? Did something happen?”
“No.”
Though she said no, Gia sighed.
“Once you get married, you won’t be free. You’ll soon understand what I mean.”
Gia lightly patted Lola’s shoulder a couple of times and said, “I’m going to do my rounds now,” before leaving the station and walking to the ward.
“I feel like one Dr. is talking nonsense. So many people envy that one Dr. for marrying well.”
As she watched Gia’s retreating figure, Nurse Sasha shook her head as if she didn’t understand.
“I hope I find a good person soon, too.”
At Nurse Sasha’s quiet murmur, old memories surfaced, and Lola chuckled.
I once thought the same thing as Nurse Sasha.
I envied Gia for marrying Hamza,
“I wish I could find a good man soon too.”
I had thought that many times.
I never expected to end up dating and marrying Dylan back then.
“I hope that wish comes true.”
After offering her good wishes to Nurse Sasha, Lola headed to the VIP ward with a lighter heart.
******
In Xavier’s hospital room, there was a girl she hadn’t seen before. She looked to be in her early twenties, and perhaps because of her bright yellow-dyed hair, she exuded an exotic vibe.
‘Who is this girl I’ve never seen before?’
Could she be his daughter?
As Lola was curious about the woman’s identity, Xavier introduced her.
“Dr., this is my daughter. Nina, say hello.”
“Hello.”
The girl nodded and greeted Lola, who introduced herself in return.
“Hello. I’m Lola Dax, the attending physician in charge of Mr. Xavier’s treatment. If you have a moment, could we talk for a bit?”
It was also a necessary family consultation for the patient’s treatment.
Lola had been experiencing considerable inconvenience in treatment due to the lack of an opportunity to meet with Xavier’s guardian, so she thought this was a good chance.
Through his only family member, his daughter, she might be able to gather more information about Xavier.
However, Lola’s expectations were shattered shortly after entering the consultation room and exchanging a few words with Nina.
“Is my dad’s condition really that serious that he has to be hospitalized? How bad is it? How much longer does he have to stay in the hospital?”
At first, Lola thought Nina was bombarding her with questions out of concern for her father.
But then, “I just came back to the country for a short while. But I have a lot to take care of and friends to meet, and now my dad is hospitalized…”
Nina sighed, trailing off, and her face was clearly showing irritation.
Although she didn’t say it outright, she seemed very uncomfortable with her plans being disrupted.
“Have you heard of a condition called panic disorder?”
Lola asked calmly. Nina shook her head slightly.
“Panic attacks often occur unexpectedly in unspecified situations, and if they happen while driving or suddenly during sleep, it can endanger both the patient and others. That’s why your father needs to be hospitalized for treatment for the time being.”
“……”
Nina’s face, biting her lip, was filled with embarrassment.
“Do you talk to your father often?”
“No. We don’t communicate well. Our tastes are very different. He only nags.”
Nina waved her hands as if she was disgusted just thinking about it.
