After a brief conversation with Albert, Alexis prepared to depart, prompting Melissa to accompany her out.

Once they were gone, Albert muttered, I need to use the bathroom.

Elsie rushed over with concern. Mr. Waston, allow me to assist you.

Alberts expression soured instantly. Noticing the nearby bedpan, Elsie grasped the situation.

Since Albert couldnt mobilize yet and required the bedpan, her assistance wasnt appropriate. After a moments thought, she suggested, Shall I summon a nurse for you? Albert blinked and replied, Nurses cant just come up and handle me.

Understanding his implication, Elsie hesitated before cautiously adding, It might not be appropriate to ask Miss Green either. Perhaps you should manage on your own.

As luck would have it, a nurse entered to check on Albert, who then helped him with his business; allowing Elsie to step back.

to witness this scene upon her emerging from Jeslyns room, casting an awkward pall over the

saw the caregiving as routine, yet for Albert, the situation was

thought. His irritation was palpable. How much longer will you stand there gawking? Jessie, sensing his

facing similar situations in the near future, especially with partial paralysis,

veiled jibe at

with sarcasm. It appears I was too lenient with you previously. Bravado serves no purpose. Once Im healed, youll

huh? But seriously, when will you

his pillow. I have no intention of letting

desire to keep her close was twofold: a mix of personal longing

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