Phoebe stayed outside the ICU until after 4 a.m. when a night-shift nurse found her and sent her back to her room. She lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. As dawn broke, a nurse came in to give her the day’s IV drip. Phoebe quickly asked, “Nurse, how’s the patient in the ICU downstairs?”

The nurse asked, “Which patient?”

“The tall, handsome one who came in with me,” Phoebe said, gesturing to indicate Theodore’s height.

The nurse laughed. “Seems you really like that guy.”

Phoebe blushed. “How is he today? Is he better? When can he leave the ICU?”

While adjusting the IV drip, the nurse smiled. “I heard he’s awake. The doctor is examining him, and if everything’s fine, he can leave the ICU.” “Can I go see him?” Phoebe asked.

“Wait a bit. Finish your IV first,” the nurse said.

Phoebe looked at the two large bottles of fluid, worried. “How long will this take? Can you speed it up a bit?”

The nurse chuckled. “Don’t worry. What’s meant for you will always be yours.”

Phoebe fell silent, feeling anxious. Her heart was in the ICU, but her body had to stay in the room, numbly accepting the cold fluid entering her veins.

Two and a half hours later, she finally finished the IV and was eager to get out of bed.

John came in with breakfast. Seeing her in a hurry, he quickly went over to support her. “Phoebe, where are you going?”

“I heard Theodore is awake. I’m going downstairs to see him,” Phoebe replied.

John instinctively stopped her. Phoebe looked up at him, puzzled. “What’s wrong?”

John pursed his lips. “Miss Fitzroy is here, downstairs.”

Phoebe was stunned. She had almost forgotten about Vanessa. After a few seconds of silence, she asked, “Why is she here?”

“I don’t know how she found out about the accident. She flew in from Kedora, arriving early this morning. Lawton picked her up,” John said, looking at Phoebe’s profile. Phoebe nodded and continued walking out. John quickly followed.

Exiting the elevator on the ground floor, they didn’t spot Lawton or Vanessa outside the ICU. John stopped a nurse and asked, “Excuse me, how is the patient in the ICU? Can we visit him?” “Are you friends of Mr. Reynolds? His wife just accompanied him back to a regular room. Didn’t you know?” The nurse looked at them, puzzled.

Phoebe licked her lips, her voice hoarse. “Wife?”

“Yes, a very beautiful woman, like a movie star. She said she’s Mr. Reynolds’ first love.” The nurse’s gaze lingered on Phoebe’s pale face.

Phoebe wore a hospital gown, her thin body barely filling it.

John noticed her face instantly turn even paler. He said in a deep voice, “She’s not. This is Mr. Reynolds’ wife.”

Realizing her mistake, the nurse quickly apologized. “I’m sorry. Mr. Reynolds has been moved to the top floor, room 520.”

Phoebe thanked the nurse and took the elevator upstairs.

In the elevator, Phoebe was noticeably quieter. John saw her looking down, lost in thought, and awkwardly said, “That nurse must have face blindness.”

Phoebe smiled faintly. “I’ll let it go.”

John looked at her worriedly. The elevator soon reached the top floor. He helped Phoebe out, and a nurse immediately approached them. “Sorry, the top floor doesn’t allow random movement. You…” “We’re the family of the patient in room 520. This is his wife. Are wives not allowed to visit here?” John said quickly.

Seeing his stern demeanor, the nurse relented and led them to room 520.

Just outside the room, Phoebe heard sobbing from inside. It was Vanessa’s voice. She placed her hand on the doorknob and listened to a low, hoarse voice, “Mia, don’t cry…” Phoebe was shocked. It was the first time she heard Theodore call Vanessa Mia, and his voice was so gentle. She froze at the door.

She almost forgot Vanessa’s nickname was also Mia.

Seeing her pale face, John asked, “Phoebe, aren’t we going in?”

Phoebe took a deep breath and was about to push the door when she heard Vanessa say, “I was so worried when I heard about your accident, Theodore. Don’t make me worry again.” “Okay… don’t cry… Mia crying… isn’t pretty…” The voice sounded weak and unclear.

Phoebe’s hand trembled on the doorknob and slowly retracted. The door separated them into different worlds.

Phoebe thought, ‘How naive!’

She had thought that night, the person he called out to was her. In the end, there was only one Mia in his heart, and she had foolishly thought that Mia was her. Phoebe closed her eyes, still feeling the sting in her eyes. She took a step back, very sad. “Let’s go,” she said.

Her voice was light and hoarse, but John heard it clearly.

John glanced at the closed door, and before he could say anything, Phoebe had already turned and walked back. He quickly caught up. “Phoebe, aren’t we going to see him?” Phoebe blinked until her vision cleared, then said, “No need. Vanessa’s taking care of him.”

The elevator doors opened, and Lawton came out with two breakfasts. Seeing Phoebe, he was pleasantly surprised. “Phoebe, Mr. Reynolds just woke up. Did you see him?”

“I did. I have to go for a check-up now,” Phoebe said, her hand clenched into a fist at her side. Her knuckles were white from the pressure, and veins stood out on the back of her hand. Phoebe sidestepped Lawton and entered the elevator.

Lawton stood outside, confused. He felt Phoebe’s silhouette looked sad.

However, Mr. Reynolds had woken up.

Lawton scratched his head and walked quickly to the room. Pushing open the door, he saw Vanessa holding Theodore’s hand, her face pressed against his palm. He turned to look at the door, shocked. It was over!

Phoebe must have seen Mr. Reynolds and Miss Fitzroy being intimate. No wonder she looked so upset and sad.

But…

It wasn’t Mr. Reynolds’ fault. The doctor said he just got out of the ICU, and his memory was still confused. He might have mistaken Miss Fitzroy for Phoebe.

But how could he explain this to Phoebe?

This reason was too far-fetched. Phoebe definitely wouldn’t believe it.

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