“I’m your doctor. Taking care of you is my job,” Fernando said, brushing off her concern.

He handed her chopsticks. “Eat.”

Jayde hadn’t felt hungry until now. But she couldn’t say no. Without strength, how could she possibly find Lele?

She reached for the food—but then footsteps echoed down the hall.

Bonian stormed in, face like thunder at the cozy scene in front of him.

“This how Dr. Lessard treats patients? Or is it just her?” he snapped.

“She’s an old classmate. Deserves some extra care,” Fernando replied, calm but sharp.