The Woman From Hell

After saying goodbye to Tyler and Susan, I thought of looking for Kieth and Nibel again. Thinking about how big the hospital was and how my attempts would be futile, I gave up on the idea and went toward the entrance.

What I never would have expected was to meet Nibel at the entrance. He also saw me and was faintly stunned before he smiled and greeted me. "President Lane, fancy seeing you here."

I suppressed my complicated expression and responded to him, "Yes, I was accompanying my sister-in-law to her check-up. My brother just arrived. I'm about to leave since I'm no longer needed. What about you Mr. Nibel? Are you unwell? Or are you visiting someone?" Nibel smiled softly. I could tell he was coming up with something to say in his head.

He let out a few coughs, perhaps to relieve his embarrassment. He then said, "Yes, I'm here to see a friend. His family is sick, so I came to visit."

"I see you've good friends in Hatton too, Mr. Nibel."

It was obviously just an ordinary comment, but I noticed his eyes seemed to shine. He looked at me and ask, "What do you mean by that, President Lane?"

Hearing that, I paused and shook my head. "Oh, it's nothing. I didn't mean anything by it."

My innocent gaze likely convinced him of it, and Nibel lowered his head with a faint chuckle. "My apologies. I overthink. Indeed, I don't have that many friends."

"Then they seem to be a great friend of yours. Why would you take time out of your busy schedule to visit them otherwise?" I had a smile on my face but also other thoughts in my head.

Nibel nodded. "Yes. I'm just about to leave since I've something to attend to soon. I won't disturb you anymore now, President Lane."

"Alright. Safe travels."

Nibel replied lightly before slowly making his way to leave.

Watching as his silhouette disappeared from my vision, I could not help but narrow my eyes. What did Nibel say to Keith just now? Even Theo had no idea that Keith's wife was sick, yet Nibel did. This point itself made me think that the situation was not simple.

Standing at the entrance, I looked in the direction Nibel left.

"Madam? Why are you here?"

The familiar voice pulled me back.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Coming back to my senses, I turned and looked over. "Keith."

I did not expect to have such a big surprise after sending Nibel off. I had successfully bumped into everyone.

"Why are you at the hospital, Madam? Are you feeling unwell?" Worry filled Keith's eyes. He had fished out his phone to call Theo.

I quickly stopped him. "Ah, don't.

There's no need to tell Theo. I'm fine. I just came here to accompany my sister-in-law for her health check."

"So that's the case. That's good, then."

I saw him sigh with relief before asking back, "What about you? Why are you at the hospital?"

"My wife got admitted recently, so I requested leave today to come over and take care of her. I'm just about to return to the office." "Didn't you take leave? Why are you still going back?"

Keith adjusted the glasses on his nose. "My wife asked me to. She's worried that President Grant would be overwhelmed and hurried me to go back and help him."

His wife was a good housekeeper.

I smiled and looked at Keith, searching. "What is she ailed with? Is it serious?"

"It's nothing. Just appendicitis. Now that she's gotten the operation, she's fine. But she has to be hospitalized for observation for a few days."

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It seemed that his wife's illness had nothing to do with Nibel.

Thinking about this, I was much more relaxed. "That's good, then. Keith, are you free to have a chat with me?"

Doubt flashed on Keith's face when he heard this. "Us two?"

"Yes. Just us," I said with a smile while looking at him.