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    When Car heard Belinda call Baker by his first name, her expression shifted ever so slightly, her gaze dropping.


    “I didn’t tell them. I figured I could manage by myself,” she said in a low voice.


    Belinda gave her a look that was half concerned, half reproachful. “A fever that high isn’t something to brush off. You shouldn’t havee here alone.” With that, she took out her phone and dialed Kylee’s number.


    The call rang on and on before disconnecting by itself. No answer. She tried once more—still nothing. Her brow creased in silent worry.


    Looking at her, Car smiled faintly. “Don’t bother calling. I’ll be fine. You must have other things waiting for you; you can leave. Don’t worry about me.”


    “But—” Belinda began, only to be cut off.


    “I’m really okay. You can go,” Car said.


    Belinda stood still for a moment, studying her. Then, she gave a slight nod. “Alright, I’ll leave. But if anythinges up, you can call me.”


    Car gave a firm nod. “Alright.”


    Belinda turned and walked away. Back in the Cardiac Surgery Department, she handed over her responsibilities to the next shift, then made her way to the locker room to change before leaving the hospital.


    However, once in the elevator, she didn’t press the button for the parking lot level but instead chose the floor where the emergency department was located.


    Belinda’s concern for Car lingered, refusing to ease.


    When she reached the emergency department’s infusion room, she found Car reclining in a chair, already asleep, her face still flushed with fever. Moving softly to avoid disturbing the quiet, Belinda settled into the seat beside her.


    On her way there, she had tried calling Kylee again, but the call had gone unanswered. Resigned, she had sent a text to inform Kylee about Car’s condition.


    Now seated next to Car, Belinda kept a watchful eye. When the first IV bag emptied, she quietly alerted a nurse to switch it out.<fn3d38> Find the newest release on FιndNovel</fn3d38>


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    Throughout the process, Car slept on, showing no signs of stirring. Belinda pulled out her phone, opened the hospital cafeteria’s app, and ordered food, requesting delivery to the room.


    Unwilling to leave Car unattended in her fragile state, she stayed. By chance, just as the food arrived, its savory scent seemed to rouse Car.


    Her eyes fluttered open, and she blinked in surprise at Belinda’s presence. “Why are you still…” she began to ask, but quickly stopped herself as realization dawned.


    A warm smile spread across her face. “Thank you for staying,” she said, her voice soft with gratitude.


    “No need to thank me,” Belinda replied, sliding the food toward her. “Eat something.”


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