Delighted to finally see improvement in Ellie's condition, he walked over to the head of the bed and put his hand to her face. It didn't feel warm. But to be sure he opened the drawer near her bed and pulled out a thermometer. Because he was used to mercury thermometers from China he shook it before opening her mouth. The digital reading showed normal so he wiped it before replacing it into its normal position.
Her eyes opened a bit from his too loud motions and she stirred she spoke with a thick Cantonese, "Come back to bed Raj honey?"
As if shot by a gun, Henry instantly recoiled. His voice was deep and cold as he reminded her, "I'm Henry here. I own a couple of very boring businesses. I'm not as exciting as one of your racing flings you were quite famous for I may add according to Michael."
