LittleNovelChapter 834: Elissa blinked. The coolness in his voice, the emotional distance—it caught her off guard. She sat down slowly, unsure of herself.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhat was she supposed to do? Maybe small talk? Her hands fidgeted in her lap, and her nerves rose. That was when Hadley arrived.
"Hadley!" Elissa stood immediately as her friend entered the room. Relief flooded her voice. "It's good to see you!" "Hi, Elissa." Hadley crossed the room with quick, purposeful steps and gently looped her arm through Elissa's. "I'm so sorry I couldn't be here last night." "It's fine," Elissa said, her voice softer now, comforted by the familiar presence. She smiled, her gaze drifting toward Ernest on the sofa. "Thanks to Mr. Flynn, everything's already been arranged." Hadley smiled toward Ernest. "Yes, he's been incredibly helpful. Ernest, sorry to trouble you again." "It's fine," he replied with a simple nod-curt and cool, as always. Without another glance, he stood and turned toward the door, gesturing for them to follow.
"Hadley," Elissa whispered, barely audible, "is Mr. Flynn upset with me?" Hadley glanced after him, momentarily confused. "What makes you say that?" she whispered back with a curious smile.
Elissa's eyes shimmered with openness. "Well, ever since I woke up yesterday... I've been doing all the talking. He hasn't really said anything to me." She paused, then corrected herself with a thoughtful frown. “Actually, no-he said things like 'okay' and 'fine' a couple of times. I can't really see his expressions, but... I just feel like maybe he's annoyed with me. Like I'm bothering him." Hadley nearly laughed, though she stifled it behind a warm smile. “No, no—it's nothing like that. That's just Ernest. He's always been... reserved. Quiet." "Really?" Elissa's shoulders relaxed as she let out a soft breath of relief. "Oh, that's good. I was thinking... if I'm too much of a burden, maybe I shouldn't let him taketo the doctor." "Absolutely not." Hadley gently patted her hand. "Ernest is one of the kindest people I've ever known. He just doesn't show it with words." "I see." Elissa tilted her head thoughtfully, then smiled. "That makes sense. He doesn't even know me, but he's helpinganyway." A memory surfaced, and her smile deepened. "He even drovehonce... He didn't say much then either. I guess... he's just the quiet type." The doctor Ernest had brought Elissa to see was well-known, with limited appointments that typically required a month's notice. For patients needing surgery, the waiting list stretched to two full months.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter a thorough examination, the doctor leaned back, reviewing the results with a thoughtful nod. "The odds of a successful surgery are quite high." Elissa's heart leapt. She gasped in delight and immediately grasped Hadley's hand.
"Hadley!" she whispered, her voice trembling with joy. "Did you hear that? That's wonderful! Hadley beamed back, feeling just as happy for her friend.
The doctor then turned to Ernest. "Mr. Flynn, as you're aware, all surgical appointments are currently full for the next two months. I'd like to schedule her for the earliest available slot at the two-month mark. If we get a cancellation, I'll move her up right away. Does that work for you?"
Ernest, not one to lean on power or status to intimidate others, simply nodded. He knew what the wait meant-Elissa would have to endure her condition a little longer. But he didn't argue or press.
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